The Sentinel needs your vote

WESTPORT'S Sentinel sculpture and its surrounding public realm space have been shortlisted for the Ireland's premier architectural award by the RIAI.

It's part of an open, free people's vote and the project needs your vote to make the Sentinel Ireland's favorite architectural project for 2016.

The Sentinel is a collaboration between Achill Island sculptor Ronan Halpin and Mayo County Council town architect to Westport, Simon Wall.

The Sentinel was commissioned through national competition to celebrate Westport winning the Irish Times' Best place to live in Ireland competition.

The finished piece was unveiled by American Ambassador Kevin O’Malley, whose grandparents are from Westport.

The project, while small, makes a significant contemporary cultural statement as to the continued relevance and vibrancy of rural Irish towns and their important contribution to the health of our nation.

To Vote:

Step 1: https://www.irisharchitectureawards.ie/public-choice-2016

Step 2: Click the Vote Now link

Step 3: Scroll down the field of 40 until you see the night time photo of ‘The Sentinel’ and click VOTE NOW.