From a single mould, sculpted in fibreglass, a limited number of beautifully crafted, 2.4m tall, specially designed Angels, have been created as a blank canvas.
Some of Ireland's finest artists, musicians, sports people and celebrities along with a number of international guests have been invited to participate and support this fun initiative by painting and decorating one of the angels using their own designs to show the nation their interpretation of Hope.
The team behind the project have aimed that these sculptures will carry messages of hope and touch people where it matters most - their hearts, their minds and their spirits.
In addition to the artists and celebrities involved,invitations to participate were extended to the pupils of eight Senior Schools and the male and female prisoners in selected prisons within the Irish Prison Service. To ensure the General Public can become part of the fun, people can participate in a Street Angel programme where they can make an imprint of their thumb on an angel.

The Angels Are being displayed in the courtyard of Dublin Castle until the end of December. In January and February the Angels tour selected counties in the North and South of Ireland. At the end of the tour, the Angels will return to Dublin and will be auctioned in aid of three vital charities: Gaisce - The President's Awards, First Step Georgia and Right to Sight.

For a fascinating insight to the process of creating a number of these angels check out this website: http://iheartartdublin.blogspot.com/