Kindred Spirits | Interview with sculptor Alex Pentek | A Sculpted Journey of Ireland. Ep 5

Another tale lesser known about the sculptures we have in Ireland. Alex Pentek created the ultimate form of recognition with his sculpture to thank the Choctaw nation for donating everything they had to the Irish in times of famine.
Huge thanks to Alex Pentek for his time in making this film and also the National Sculpture Factory for allowing me to film there. Many thanks also to the following people for allowing me to use their images:
Drone footage; Brian Martin
Photography; Neil Danton, Red Power Media, Brian Martin.

[@KayHaering]

I am a Choctaw- I am so proud of my ancestors and their kindness, to another suffering nation of people. 💕💕💕

[@WheelieGoodTV]

I’ve just completed Route 66 and again I spoke about the Choctaw nation as we drove within 100miles from the area. 👌🇺🇸

[@LeeMaiden]

I am Chahta (Choctaw) I'm 80% Chahta and 20% Irish, this sculpture means a lot to me. I've considered moving to Middleton near the sculpture, found a house I would like to buy that I could be an unofficial caretaker for my days left. I owned and ran a welding truck for many years, and I certainly can appreciate the excellent work and intent. We recently made a sculpture to honor the Chahta-Irish relationship, and it's named 'Eternal Heart'. Yakoke for showing this wonderful piece of history. Excellent video in all ways.

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Wow, this is a wonderful message to receive. I actually spoke about your nation recently again after I rode within 100 miles of Choctaw whilst on Route 66. I’m actually fascinated by the relationship with Ireland. Thanks for leaving this message. 🙏🇺🇸🇮🇪

[@marcheighton6436]

A story in which there is a lesson for all of us well done Dave 👍👍

[@TSH2020]

Brilliant, love it, love it, love it! History, great piece of art and a wonderful story of human nature. Well done Dave 👍

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks Trevor, appreciate the feedback as always.

[@Moto_APT]

An amazing piece of history and a beautiful sculpture to commemorate the kindness of the Choctaw nation, and of course top notch presentation and filming once again. Thanks Dave for introducing an aspect of the famine I knew nothing about. Encouraged further study me thinks.

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks Wolfie. It’s a story which had to be told alright. Appreciate the feedback. 🙏👍

[@dalewintle9969]

Love these little history lessons Dave great content for your Chanel 👍🏻

[@shaneocallaghan4404]

Thank you, I'm really enjoying this series.

[@HippoDrones]

What an awesome story of kindness by people who had so little and were so persecuted themselves! The sculpture looks nice too! 🙂

[@emeraldbandit1200]

Very interesting and informative video, beautifully crafted - both the sculpture and the video . Thanks for uploading this 🙏

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Thanks for sharing this...what an incredible and heartwarming story. And an impressive sculpture too...great stuff 👏 👍 Cheers, Steve

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks Steve.👍🙏

[@colmanmurphy963]

Haven’t seen this sculpture yet even though I’m from co Cork so it’s on my next to do list. Thanks for the info on it and keep it going..

[@beattheskins1108]

Another great piece Dave, I find this series very interesting as u bring the stories of the sculptures to life, great job 👍

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks buddy. Much appreciated ! 👍🏍

[@the_mad_leprechaun]

Hello Dave. I found it. I thought I had seen all of these. So I’m so pleased that you mentioned this in your route 66 video. Well done.

[@WheelieGoodTV]

It’s a great story isn’t it? We have so many more with incredible stories which I’m currently researching for next year.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

My poor video on the Kindred Spirits monument sadly did terrible :D Good to see more videos on it, I'd love to see it be more and more widely known. Alex came across brilliantly as well, great to hear the ideas behind the monument.

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks bud.👍🎥

[@ChaseJasperDown]

What an incredible story and such a beautiful monument. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks bud.🙏🎥

[@BillMurray99]

Thanks for sharing annoyed interesting story about these pieces of artwork! I hope you will continue adding more episodes to this series.

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks Bill. 🙏

[@ilhanoner]

Great video, thanks for sharing. I love this series.

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks for the feedback. 🙏

[@EFTravels]

Thanks, Dave, for sharing this part of history with us it was very informative

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Cheers Eddie. 🪶

[@iananderson1422]

Dave. My wife and I are familiar with the story of the sculpture. It is a very important piece of our history. We got back from Ireland Tuesday 10th. Unfortunately we didn't make it up to Bailibouragh but still managed to put nearly 3k KMS on the rental car. Hopefully next year. I would love to do the WWW on a bike. We spent 4 days in Donegal and could have spent longer. We did everything we planned plus more. All the very best from Canada and thank you for covering this very important piece of history

[@WheelieGoodTV]

I’m delighted you made it here Ian. I hope you had a great time and one day I hope you grace Bailieborough. Take care Ian and thanks again for tuning in. 👍🎥

[@ridingwithrusso7790]

Another top notch video! Cheers

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Appreciate that bud!

[@aussiewantok]

What an incredible story Respect

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks 🙏

[@AuldhannRua]

Lovely piece of film there Dave.

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Cheers Dylan!

[@-old-school-motorcyclesltd]

Fantastic Content love you’re videos Wheelie wheelie Good 👏😎😎

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks again man.

[@caroldave4037]

Sombody has to say it so here goes "thats another feather in your.........😖😖😖😖 😉

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Ho ho, love it!!🤣👍