At the end of the Bull Wall, stands a statue of "Our Lady" star of the sea, opposite the Poolbeg lighthouse at the entrance to Dublin Port.  

The erection of the statue began in 1950 by the dockers and port-workers of Dublin.  It took a 22 year battle to finally complete the project.  Today, the 10ft high statue stands on an orb supported by 3 tapering 60ft high pillars.  The statue has a halo of 12 stars, which are made of cut glass, donated by Waterford Crystal.  Four lamps strategically placed, floodlight the column.  The memorial was finally completed and blessed in 1972.

Mary stands with her back to the bay, watching over the Port and the dwindling dock workforce.

Below is an extract from the Waterfront News dated November 1965.

Acknowledgements: Johnny Evans (retired)