Sinéad O’Connor.Photo:David Corio/Redferns/Getty
David Corio/Redferns/Getty
An installation tribute forSinéad O’Connorhas been unveiled in Ireland, following the singer’s death last month.
A giant white sign reading, “ÉIRE 🖤SINÉAD” is currently on display on a Bray Head hillside in County Wicklow, Ireland — near O’Connor’s one-time seaside home on Strand Road, Bray, in honor of the late singer, whodied at age 56 on July 26.
Dublin-based creative agencyThe Tenth Mancollaborated on the idea for the installation tribute — which features 30-foot hand-cut letters with a message that translates to “Ireland loves Sinéad” — with sign-writing and mural specialistsMack Signs.
“So much has been said about Sinéad since her recent passing, I’m not sure what is left to say,” Richard Seabrooke, Executive Creative Director of The Tenth Man, said in a release.
He added, “We just wanted to take the opportunity to mark the moment with a bold statement that symbolizes what she meant to this little country of ours.”
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Avideo showing an aerial shotof the sign was posted on the agency’s Instagram Sunday. “SINÉAD O’CONNOR 1966 – 2023 REST IN POWER,” the caption accompanying the clip read.
The tribute sign is placed above a World War II “ÉIRE” landmark in the area that was rediscovered along the Irish coast following a wildfire in 2018, after previously going missing, per a release.
O’Connor’sdeath was confirmedin a statement from her family last month.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad,” the statement toRTEand theBBCread. “Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”
Sinéad O’Connor performing in Wareham, United Kingdom, on Aug. 3, 2014.Rob Ball/Redferns via Getty Images
Rob Ball/Redferns via Getty Images
The sign installation followsa series of tributesmade in honor of the late singer in recent weeks from close friendBob Geldofas well as other stars.
On Thursday,Pinkhonored O’Connor in concert. “One of the most brave, outspoken, put-it-all-on-the-line-no-matter-what-happens kind of woman," she said. “Irespected her so much.”
TheFoo FightersandAlanis Morissettealsopaid tribute to the late staras they performed a cover of O’Connor’s 1987 single “Mandinka” together at Japan’s Fuji Rock Festival in July.
source: people.com
