A town in County Galway is considering tearing down a memorial to an American Civil War soldier.
A plaque in honour of Major Dick Dowling was erected in Tuam in 1998 but there are fears it could be causing offence.
The Major was on the side of the Confederate army which was against the abolition of slavery.
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The decision to take down similar tributes in the States recently led to riots in Charlottesville.
But local Independent Councillor Shaun Cunniffe thinks leaving them up sends the wrong message.
