Phil Lynott Statue unveiled in Dublin City, Ireland 2005

Sculpture unveiled of musician and Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott , who founded what is regarded as Ireland’s first successful rock band.

Sculpted by Paul Daly, the statue was erected outside Bruxelles Bar, just off Grafton Street in Dublin in 2005. Hundreds turned up to witness the unveiling by the musician’s mother Philomena Lynott and Lord Mayor Catherine Byrne. The life-size sculpture was commissioned and paid for by the Róisín Dubh trust, which was set up to commemorate Lynott’s life and work. In this RTÉ News report, Philomena says:

I’m the proudest woman in the land.
Phil Lynott was born on 20 August 1949. The statue was unveiled on the eve of what would have been his 56th birthday. He died on 4 January 1986. Several musicians who played with Lynott were present for the occasion. Brush Shiels of Skid Row tells RTÉ News that the statue captures the intrinsic essence of Lynott, while Gary Moore thinks Lynott would have been pretty proud.

An RTÉ News report broadcast on 19 August 2005. The reporter is Brian Finn.

[ForeverTFS]

Aqui no Brasil nos adoramos o Phil Lynott. Uma honra. Viva o Thin Lizzy

[fletchkeilman]

I'm just going to say this. I love Thin Lizzy. I've been to Ireland twice, and I visited his grave, but was never able to visit the statue. I went during my family reunions. Tin Lizzie to me is one of the best bands in the entire world, and they helped me through so many hard times I can't even begin to count. It's almost a soundtrack for my entire life. It's a shame that there are people here that still would make inappropriate commentswhen all anybody wants to do by watching this video is celebrate Phil's legacy. I understand that there are a lot of differences between people that sort of come to a head and we need to speak about them. Especially within the last 365 days. What do we need to do it here? Do we need to prove some point about politics in immigration and what not, when we're talking about Ireland's greatest rock legacy, not to mention what Phil and company left for the world?

[clancywiggam]

I was going into Bruxelles one afternoon for a pint and a group of American tourists outside asked if I could take a photo of them with Lionel Richie.

[pedereneroth]

Remember that day and weekend... Fantastic

[tomthumb]

Fantastic thanks for sharing all your stuff is brilliant. THANK YOU.

[fletchkeilman]

Thin Lizzy forever!!! This is by far your finest video!

[TheXTBoi]

Love the videos you are putting up! Keep up the good work!

[schteeve]

0:18 wouldn't be Dublin without a langer like yer man in the red dandering past stuffing his face 🤣

[tomasotreasaigh]

Can anyone tell me what the story is at 0:26? Some guy walks behind the journalist and either they are wearing a mask or 'someone' put a CGI face over the guy. Take a look at his face, its flat and strange looking. Who is this Mystery Man???
Edit: I mistakenly put down 0:36 🤪

[jamesfagan]

Once a happy place now a total disgrace

[derekcasey]

I only found out lately she had two more kids out of wedlock which she gave up for adoption??? I find that hard to swallow.