MARIAN STATUE AT OSCAR SQUARE 11/03/2025
The small urban green space, now commonly known as Oscar Square Park, has a history that intertwines mythology, wartime necessity, and evolving community identity. While it is often mistakenly claimed that the square is named in honour of Oscar Wilde, evidence strongly suggests its namesake is Oscar, son of Oisín, a figure from Irish mythology.
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