Irish Minister

Aug 31, 2024 | kxii.com | Irish Minister

TUSKAHOMA, Oklahoma (KXII) - On Friday, leaders from Oklahoma and Ireland celebrated together as the Choctaw Nation unveiled “Eternals Hearts.”The sculpture is a large Celtic Trinity intertwined with a heart. The entire piece is positioned to face Ireland. “It’s a reminder of what our ancestors did for us, and the path that they set us on of values, and of compassion, of making sure that we help others during times of tragedy,” Chief Gary Batton said.

Aug 30, 2024 | choctawnation.com | Irish Minister

Choctaw Nation Photo8-foot-tall piece honors Choctaw-Irish connectionTVSHKA HOMMA, Okla. – Choctaw tribal members, tribal leaders, and dignitaries from Oklahoma and Ireland gathered at the Choctaw Capitol Grounds on Aug. 30 to unveil a new sculpture honoring the Choctaw-Irish connection. The sculpture was a joint commission, funded by the Government of Ireland and the Chahta Foundation.