Tramore's Metal Man turned 200 years old in 2024.

The landmark has become part of the fabric of the town, and to recognise the milestone since its construction, Kyle Butler alongside Tramore-based historian Marie Claire Ridgard have both been researching the reason behind its construction, two centuries ago.

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