In 2017, the Kindred Spirits monument was unveiled near Midleton, consisting of nine huge stainless steel eagle feathers, commemorating the Choctaw Nation's support during the Great Famine.
The Eternal Hearts sculpture by Samuel Stitt, funded by the Irish government and Chahta Foundation, intertwines Celtic motifs, symbolizing the enduring relationship between Ireland and the Choctaw Nation.
Thomas Byrne emphasized that this memorial is a permanent symbol of the meaningful friendship between our two nations, rooted in an act of solidarity during the Great Irish Famine.
Choctaw Nation chief Gary Batton expressed pride in their friendship with the Irish, referencing the 'eternal bond' formed through mutual experiences of hardship and generosity.
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