At the Canal (2006) by Ann Meldon Hugh is a public sculpture located in Kilcock, inspired by the town’s historic relationship with the Royal Canal. Commissioned by Kildare County Council, the artwork combines a limestone canal lock form with a life-size bronze figure of a child, creating a playful and evocative tribute to the canal’s importance in the social and cultural life of the community. Ann Meldon Hugh is renowned for her figurative sculptures, which often celebrate everyday moments and human connections while reflecting the history and identity of a place.
At the Canal by Ann Meldon Hugh, Kilcock, 2006
