Dublin Wax Museum Withdraws Shocking Sinead O’Connor Figure

Dublin‘s wax museum found itself in hot water this week after unveiling a wax figure of the beloved Irish singer Sinead O’Connor. The figure, which was presented to the public on Thursday, didn’t quite capture the singer’s likeness, leading to widespread criticism and shock from fans and family alike.

After a wave of negative feedback, the museum’s team quickly decided to pull the waxwork. On Friday, they acknowledged that they ‘can do better’ and promised to create a ‘more accurate representation’ of O’Connor.

Joseph O’Connor, Sinead’s brother, shared his own shock on RTE Radio, stating that the figure looked absolutely nothing like her. He went as far as to call the wax figure ‘hideous’. Joseph emphasized that if anyone wanted to celebrate his sister’s legacy, a statue in Dublin would be a more fitting tribute.

The National Wax Museum Plus issued a statement addressing the backlash, admitting that the wax figure failed to meet both their standards and the expectations of O’Connor’s devoted fans. They acknowledged that the creation did not capture Sinead’s unique presence, which was their original intention.

The museum’s director, Paddy Dunning, who described himself as a longtime friend of Sinead O’Connor, also expressed regret. He mentioned that the sculptor, PJ Heraghty, had delivered the figure shortly before its unveiling but wasn’t at his best during the creation process.

During the radio show, Dunning admitted that he felt disheartened when he first saw the figure, which didn’t evoke the feelings he normally associates with PJ’s work. He assured the public that the museum did not intend to create controversy for publicity and expressed their commitment to honor O’Connor properly.