You are standing right in front of the Apples and Atoms Sculpture, a fascinating piece of art that celebrates a momentous achievement in science. This sculpture, a towering stack of mirrored stainless steel spheres, commemorates the 80th anniversary of the experiment in which Ernest Walton and John Cockcroft successfully split an atom by artificial means. In 1932, they proved Albert Einstein’s famous equation, e=mc2, an achievement that earned them the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1951. The sculpture, designed by Eilis O’Connell, is a beautiful tribute to Walton’s passion for science and its impact on the world. The mirrored spheres reflect the surrounding environment, creating a mesmerizing array of light and shadow, and they are specifically planted native Irish apple trees in a clear nod to Walton’s other passion. The sculpture pays homage to Walton’s love for growing fruit trees, his dedication to science and education, and his unwavering thirst for knowledge.
Saint John the Evangelist
Whispers of history echo from these stones. This is the site of Saint John the Evangelist. Once a vibrant church