Hall Walker statue unveiled by President Higgins at the Irish National Stud

President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins visited the Irish National Stud to unveil a sculpture of its founder Colonel William Hall Walker.

The sculpture depicts Hall Walker taking in the majesty of his creation of the Irish National Stud at Tully which was crafted by sculptor Bob Quinn.  It is one hundred years since Hall Walker gifted the stud and all his bloodstock to the state with the idea of creating a National Stud. He was granted a peerage for his generosity and became Lord Wavertree.  In 1943, the newly formed Irish Government acquired the property.

PICTURE: Bryan Brophy/1IMAGE