Hundreds of people have attended the unveiling of a memorial to honour the late Bagatelle frontman and Dundalk native Liam Reilly in his hometown.
A stainless-steel bench featuring a portrait of Mr Reilly and musical notes for the band's hit song "Summer in Dublin" has been installed on Dundalk's Earl Street.
Mr Reilly died in January 2021 at the age of 65.
The ceremony was attended by members of the Reilly family along with Ken Doyle, the last original member of Bagatelle.
The seat was designed by local artist, the late Micheál McKeown.
Mr Reilly joined Bagatelle at the age of 23 and fronted the band for more than 40 years, releasing five albums.
Their best known hits include "Summer in Dublin", "Streets of New York", "Flight of the Earls" and "Boston Rose".
He also represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1990 with his song "Somewhere in Europe", where he finished as joint-runner up.
The following year, he wrote Ireland's 1991 entry for performer Kim Jackson, called "Could it be that I'm in love".
Speaking at the event, his sister Barbara said: "The whole family are delighted that Liam is to be honoured, in his hometown, in this way.
"We have received lovely messages from friends and fans to say that they are so happy for him."
The family thanked Louth County Council and everyone involved in getting the project completed.
"The design was Micheál McKeown's final piece of work, and there is no doubt his family will be very proud of it," Barbara said.
She said he was a Dundalk man "through and through" and was never happier than when he was in the town, despite travelling the world.
She said for her brother to be remembered in his hometown was "such a big deal".
Bagatelle's Ken Doyle said he was thrilled that his former bandmate was being honoured in his hometown with the "beautiful bench".
"The guy was beyond legend. I don't think he ever got the recognition he truly deserved," he said.
Louth County Council have also installed a QR code at the bench, that people can scan to find out more about Liam Reilly's life and work, and also about artist Micheál McKeown.
"Mostly what we want to do is inspire artists and young artists, to continue to create," Barbara said.
After the unveiling, Ken Doyle led the crowd in a rendition of "Summer in Dublin".
He said Mr Reilly’s legacy will live on through his music.
Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council Cllr Seán Kelly said the memorial recognised Mr Reilly's contribution to Irish music and his connection to Dundalk.
The Chief Executive of Louth County Council said that Bagatelle and Mr Reilly's influence and talent travelled far beyond Dundalk and Louth.
"It left an imprint on people across the country and further afield, and it is a privilege for Louth County Council to mark his legacy in this way," he said.
