Like Kelly’s head vandalised for the 7th time

gailforecast

https://www.thejournal.ie/man-charged-vandalism-luke-kelly-statue-5149198-Jul2020/

Why do the Sheriff Street locals keep doing this? Shouldn’t they be proud?

PsychoPete

Just get rid of it, it's only luke kelly

gailforecast

PsychoPete wrote: »

Just get rid of it, it's only luke kelly

Or move it. Or burn it. It’s monstrous.

zoobizoo

Luke Kelly died in 1984. I'd imagine those who vandalise the statue - probably the same people each time / from the same group - are young and have no idea who he is.

It's not about Luke Kelly anymore - it's about notoriety. If it makes the news they'll keep doing it.


Some pieces of street sculpture will always be a target for the stupid.

s1ippy

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/heritage/man-in-his-40s-arrested-and-due-in-court-over-damage-to-luke-kelly-sculpture-1.4303606

They've arrested a guy over it.

naughtysmurf

zoobizoo wrote: »

Luke Kelly died in 1984. I'd imagine those who vandalise the statue - probably the same people each time / from the same group - are young and have no idea who he is.

Some dope in his 40's arrested & charged in connection
https://www.rte.ie/news/dublin/2020/0713/1153088-charge-statue-vandalism/

Gunmonkey

s1ippy wrote: »

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/heritage/man-in-his-40s-arrested-and-due-in-court-over-damage-to-luke-kelly-sculpture-1.4303606

They've arrested a guy over it.

And if charged, will most likely get at most a few months in the clink, if not suspended due to "their circumstances.." and all will continue as usual.

Should haul any scrote caught vandalizing it out to clean it everytime its defaced, even if they had no hand in subsequent actions, and keep adding to this group as more are prosecuted.

zoobizoo

naughtysmurf wrote: »

Some dope in his 40's arrested & charged in connection
https://www.rte.ie/news/dublin/2020/0713/1153088-charge-statue-vandalism/

Well there goes my theory.

gailforecast

zoobizoo wrote: »

Well there goes my theory.

I doubt it was the same guy though. Kinda depressing that a middle-aged man decided to go out and spray paint a statue. I sure hope his place of employment doesn’t find out about this.

Collie D

In his 40s. Jesus wept. Probably still drinks cans in the park and enjoys the odd joyride.

Sad ****.

James Brown

OP, it's 'Luke Jelly' not 'Like Kelly'.

gailforecast

Bowie wrote: »

OP, it's 'Luke Jelly' not 'Like Kelly'.

Go duck yourself.

James Brown

gailforecast wrote: »

Go duck yourself.

You could have pleaded California Valley girl.
Like Kelly's head was totally vandalized, OMG

About time they put a camera on it. It's not like they aren't everywhere any way.
They could even do a web cam. I'm sure many a fan would keep an eye.

McMurphy

gailforecast wrote: »

Or move it. Or burn it. It’s monstrous.

I don't agree, I think it's an amazing piece of art, and it should be allowed to stay where it is as a testament to Luke and the Kelly family in peace and left the fcuk alone.

Local lad done good.

Eric Cartman

Collie D wrote: »

In his 40s. Jesus wept. Probably still drinks cans in the park and enjoys the odd joyride.

Sad ****.

you'll probably find its some lad who believes it lowers the tone of the area or some such and wants it removed... or as above and will turn up to court in a tracksuit too small.

gailforecast

gailforecast wrote: »

I sure hope his place of employment doesn’t find out about this.

Ha ha, good one!

I see they will be installing a camera now to watch it. Couple of grand for that. Then naturally the camera will be destroyed time after time so then a couple now Grand to repair and a Garda will be posted to protect the camera, he will be dragged away to deal with other stuff within eye shot and the statue and camera will both be done by 'some non-local'

Fann Linn

gailforecast wrote: »

I doubt it was the same guy though. Kinda depressing that a middle-aged man decided to go out and spray paint a statue. I sure hope his place of employment doesn’t find out about this.

Sign of the times! #Prince
Plenty of middle aged guys and gals getting plaudits all over the world for destroying statues currently.

Ultima Thule

Why are taxpayers funding CCTV for a statue of a musician. FFS. Hopefully we might hear what the guys gripe is with the statues now.

Dante7

Ultima Thule wrote: »

Why are taxpayers funding CCTV for a statue of a musician. FFS. Hopefully we might hear what the guys gripe is with the statues now.

Because it's the taxpayer's statue and if it is defaced the taxpayer would like those responsible to be caught and prosecuted.

Mysterypunter

Bronze lives matter

Yamanoto

That sculpture itself is an act of vandalism. It's like a toilet brush with eyes.

Hamsterchops

gailforecast wrote: »

https://www.thejournal.ie/man-charged-vandalism-luke-kelly-statue-5149198-Jul2020/

Why do the Sheriff Street locals keep doing this? Shouldn’t they be proud?

Tis an awful shame and they should be proud, but maybe the head is a bit too big and target like!

It looks enormous, and it's at ground level I think. Time to move it to somewhere safer from attack.

Pkiernan

Didn't know you could get spray paint dole allowance.
Interesting.

markfinn

Dante7 wrote: »

Because it's the taxpayer's statue and if it is defaced the taxpayer would like those responsible to be caught and prosecuted.

This particular taxpayer would rather the money was spent on something actually useful, structural or at least artistically appealing.

Atlantic Dawn

Collie D wrote: »

In his 40s. Jesus wept. Probably still drinks cans in the park and enjoys the odd joyride.

Sad ****.

They should hold the court cases live on tv for these clowns, ostrocise them form their community.

neris

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

They should hold the court cases live on tv for these clowns, ostrocise them form their community.

They have them on TV these lads probably go back into their area as a hero and celebrity

markfinn

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

They should hold the court cases live on tv for these clowns, ostrocise them form their community.

Sounds counterproductive tbh...

"Look Ma! I'm on da telly!"
"Well done! Always knew da day would come!"

Harry Palmr

markfinn wrote: »

Sounds counterproductive tbh...

"Look Ma! I'm on da telly!"
"Well done! Always knew da day would come!"

QFT, the worst, most trashy low level anti social nuisances would love the notoriety.

Collie D

This genius was due in court this morning. Anyone see a report? Curious as to what kind of goon he is and where he's from.

Overaged waster with nothing better to do than vandalise property, blow-in yuppie who doesn't like the statue, disgruntled country person who hates all things Dublin?

The last option probably least likely given the colour of the paint.

Place your bets

gailforecast

Collie D wrote: »

This genius was due in court this morning. Anyone see a report? Curious as to what kind of goon he is and where he's from.

Overaged waster with nothing better to do than vandalise property, blow-in yuppie who doesn't like the statue, disgruntled country person who hates all things Dublin?

The last option probably least likely given the colour of the paint.

Place your bets

“The court heard that Mr. Blank had consumed a large amount of alcohol on the night in question, but is now off the drink and currently looking for work”

Either that, or he’s “disabled”.

Harry Palmr

Could he be an art critic?

KaneToad

A 47 year old man from Sean McDermot Street was charged. Must be hard up for something to do of an evening.

Collie D

KaneToad wrote: »

A 47 year old man from Sean McDermot Street was charged. Must be hard up for something to do of an evening.

Banksy's secret identity has been revealed.

I preferred his earlier works. He just doesn't put the effort into it any more.

They should stop cleaning it every time it's vandalized.

Just let the locals take over it, it might imbue some pride in it, and result in anyone defacing it getting some 'street justice'

biko

gailforecast wrote: »

Like Kelly’s head vandalised for the 7th time

PsychoPete wrote: »

Just get rid of it, it's only luke kelly

No, it's Like Kelly

James Brown

biko wrote: »

No, it's Like Kelly

Famed singer of the Doobliners