Senator Bacik Expresses Condolences on death of Louis Le Brocquy
25 April 2012
STATEMENT BY SENATOR IVANA BACIK
Labour Seanad Group Leader
Wednesday 25th April,2012
SENATOR BACIK EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES ON DEATH OF LOUIS LE BROCQUY
Senator Ivana Bacik expressed her condolences on the death announced today of one of Ireland's most famous artists, Louis Le Brocquy. Senator Bacik said:
“With the death of Louis Le Brocquy, we have lost one of Ireland's most renowned and well-loved artists. His work has achieved iconic status in this country and abroad.The collection he has left us with is of immense cultural and artisticsignificance, and we are fortunate that much of it remains in this country.I was privileged to have known Louis personally as a neighbour and friend,and I know how greatly he will be missed. I am deeply sorry to hear of his death and would like to express my sincere condolences to his wife Anne Madden, their sons Pierre and Alexis and their family and friends.”
ENDS