‘Socks will be back on his feet’ – Work underway to repair statue of Louth boxing legend

Louth County Council has confirmed it is progressing plans to repair the much-loved statue of Olympic boxer Tony “Socks” Byrne at Scotch Hall, following reports of structural damage to the popular landmark.

‘Socks will be back on his feet’ – Work underway to repair statue of Louth boxing legend. Louth County Council has confirmed it is progressing plans to repair the much-loved statue of Olympic boxer Tony “Socks” Byrne at Scotch Hall, following reports of structural damage to the popular landmark. Concerns about the condition of the sculpture were raised at the latest meeting of Drogheda Borough District by Cllr. Debbie McCole, who said she had contacted the local authority after noticing visible cracks around the feet of the statue. According to Cllr. McCole, the damage is believed to have occurred in April. While temporary safety barriers were installed around the sculpture, she told the meeting that their continued presence has become a matter of local concern. “It is a little bit unsightly,” she said, noting that the railings have now b...