High Man comesto the Back Lanes

A giant depiction of the “High Man” – a giant in the landscape of Louth and Meath – has been erected as an art installation at Drogheda’s Workspace Centre in the back lanes.

The huge poster, measuring about 12ft by 6ft, was designed by Drogheda author Anthony Murphy and artist Richard Moore, and has been installed at the Workspace Centre by its manager, Paul Lappin.

The artwork depicts an enormous hero or warrior figure in the roads of Louth and Meath, first spotted by Richard Moore in maps of the area over 20 years ago.

“Ireland’s myths and legends speak of giants, gods, warriors and heroes. The Boyne Valley region is the heartland of many of these stories, ” said Anthony Murphy, author of several books about the mythology and archaeology of the region. “The legends have come alive. Lots of our ancient myths and folk tales tell of great giants and gods and heroes. And now we’ve found one, in the heartland of these very myths. He is the High Man, an ancient hero reawakened.” Anthony and Richard thanked Paul Lappin for his work to highlight the tourism potential of the region.