By Dan Walsh
Many tributes have been expressed at news of the sad passing of Michael Warren the renowned artist and sculptor. He was in his 75th year.
It is with deep sadness that all involved in Oulart Hill Walking Hub have learned of the death of Michael Warren, the Gorey sculptor. Michael was very much involved with the late Ronald Tallon in developing the concept of Tulach a’ tSolais on Oulart Hill, the biggest memorial in the world to 1798 and indeed the most marvellously nuanced.
Born in Gorey, Co. Wexford in 1950, Michael studied at Bath Academy of Art, Trinity College, Dublin, and at the Accademia di Brera in Milan, 1971-1975.
Michael was perhaps best known for his large-scale, site-responsive sculptures in wood. These abstract constructions typically maintain a sense of lightness despite their size and mass.
His major public commissions in Ireland include sculptures made for RTÉ, Dublin Port Authority, Trinity College Dublin, the Irish Museum of Modern Art, and the Civic Offices on Wood Quay, Dublin.
FAMILY NOTICE; The death has taken place of Michael George Warren, Letatlin, Ballycale, Gorey. Michael George Warren died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on the 10th July, 2025. Beloved husband of Maria and much loved father of Cristina and George. He will be sadly missed by his family, brother Richard, sister Elaine, son-in-law Eric, daughter-in-law Eloise, extended family and friends. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
Funeral Service will take place at Christ Church, Gorey, at 12 noon on Saturday 12th July, followed by Burial in Tubberneering Graveyard.
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