Northern Ireland

Derry’s long-awaited Factory Girls sculpture nearing installation

Chris Wilson’s artwork is a celebration of local shirt factory workers and the important role they played in the city and district’s cultural, heritage and economic history.

Former Communities Minister Gordon Lyons is pictured with (L-R) former Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Patricia Logue, Factory Girls representative Mary White and artist Chris Wilson, with the design of the Factory Girls' artwork.
Former Communities Minister Gordon Lyons pictured with (L-R) former mayor Patricia Logue, Factory Girls representative Mary White and artist Chris Wilson, with the design of the Factory Girls artwork
By Catherine McGinty