ALMOST 5,000 PEOPLE have already ‘liked’ their way onto a petition to immortalise Ireland’s greatest ever centre in a solid bust.
The Facebook page, Motion to erect a statue of Brian O’Driscoll on Grafton Street, argues:
“‘Phil Lynott, Molly Malone and even Sir John Gray have statues erected on the streets of Dublin..” and it can count the IRFU among those who have clicked the thumbs up button.
So, it’s settled then?
All we need to decide on now is a material – granite would be suitable, perhaps bronze after the chemical reaction makes it green – and a pose.
Here’s 13 stances we think may suit.
Hat-trick BOD
Although, that extra jersey material from our last win in Paris could double the cost of any work commissioned.
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Ill-fated O’Driscoll
‘Don’t go into that ruck, Drico.’
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Bodman?
Potential spoiler alert for anyone who didn’t make it to the end of The Dark Knight Rises, but we loved this head-bowed, cloaked tribute to selflessly heroic figure.
Credit Bat-Blog.com.
Aurelien Rougerie BOD
But that hair doesn’t need a statue. It’s already imprinted in our national consciousness.
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Alternative career Brian
A technically superior cameraman.
©INPHO/Morgan Treacy
Ambassadorial BOD
‘Whaddya mean, you’re out of Powerade?’
©INPHO/Kate Mullen
The rucking centre
Is his finest work done without the ball? He’d be no less recognisable if he were arched over a tackled player, forcing a turnover or penalty.
©INPHO/Billy Stickland
The all-rounder
He’s never shy in helping his fly-half control territory. And, In the really big games, he loves a drop goal.
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Beach-bod BOD
Alternative title: Point Break Brian.
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Dric-torius
Part one.
©INPHO/Dan Sheridan
Part two.
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The impossible-made-possible, by Brian O’Driscoll
Part one.
©INPHO/Morgan Treacy
Part two.
©INPHO/Dan Sheridan
Any other suggestions or Brian O’Driscoll memories, please let us know.
Best of luck to Cathal. He comes across as very smart and mature, and more importantly, decent person.
It’s a shame he didn’t make it further on ufc due to the above. He would of been a great spokesman for the sport and for his voluntary work with mental health.
link to voluntary work with mental health?
Getting battered around the head, couldn’t be good for ones mental health, could it?
The ufc in this case can be a step in some for something even bigger, who knows!
One thing he doesn’t lack is heart. Best of luck in your new venture Cathal.
Seems like a great guy and a gent. I still have nightmares about the rude and ill informed interview Ray Darcy did with him on his radio show where he kept referring to him as “Conor”.
Couple of q’s… When is the restaurant opening and where is it? Thanks for the memories Cathal
“All I had was hard work ethic, and a never say die attitude” certainly enough to succeed in the UFC… but a recipe for success outside of it. Best of luck Pendred.
Well spoken and really understands this own decisions and there’s parts were he’s inspirational too,
sad to see him go.
some people suit the sport.