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A Hunger for Knowledge Sculpture, Trim, County Meath

Created by Joey Gallon in 2007, this sculpture called "A Hunger For Knowledge" and made from Bog Oak taken from Gallon Bog in County Cavan, stands near Trim Castle.

Although I couldn't see a reference to it I am guessing that it might be linked to The legend of The Salmon of Knowledge which tells the story (set at the River Boyne) of how a boy called Fionn became a wise man by being the first person to eat the Salmon of Knowledge. Fionn would go on to lead a band of hunters and warriors known as the Fiana and become one of the greatest heroes in Celtic Mythology.

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Uploaded on July 26, 2009
Taken on July 21, 2009