A specially commissioned statue honouring one of Roscommon's footballing greats will be unveiled in Knockcroghery next year.
The stone statue of All-Ireland winning captain Jamesie Murray is being produced by Roscommon stonemason Mark Feeley and will be placed on the green in the village.
Jamesie Murray captained Roscommon to All-Ireland glory for the first time in 1943 and was a popular local publican in Knockcroghery.
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Speaking to Shannonside Northern Sound, Thomas Murray said the organising committee felt it was only right to honour the football legend:
