His fists earned him a world flyweight boxing title, but his songs and geniality won him his city’s hearts. Nicknamed the singing Irishman, Rinty Monaghan, even decades after he left the ring, remains a beloved Belfast icon. In a town full of fascinating characters, Monaghan has proven to be one of the most enduringly popular figures Titanic town has ever produced, yet few Irish- Americans know the story of this endearing slugger.
Belfast, a city laden with famous sporting sons - Rinty has been immortalised in a 10-foot-high statue overlooking the place he lived and loved all his life.
Sculpted from bronze and on a Chinese granite platform, it captures Rinty's victory pose.
One hand is raised above his head in triumph, the other holds a microphone; a fitting tribute to a Belfast legend who was so much more than just a boxer.
V Jackie Patterson: https://tinyurl.com/mxmbea34
V Dado Mareno 1: https://tinyurl.com/mxharahy
V Dado Mareno 2: https://tinyurl.com/yrd7vbc
Rinty Interview: https://tinyurl.com/yrezzja2
The beautiful electric guitar you hear playing in the background is by the sensational Gretchen Menn:
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And don’t forget to enter our competition where you can win one of the brand new Violent Gentleman ‘Rinty’ range t-shirts. All you have to do is like, share and leave a wee comment under the link.
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