The sculpture, titled 'Dance of the Sli na Dala' or 'dance across the wall', was inspired by the history of the area where an early medieval watercourse once flowed along the line of Cork Street as part of an ancient route, the Slige Dala.

The piece uses colourless stainless steel, giving it a feeling of flux and flow and reflects the curving lines of the Georgian interiors which were frequently used in the old buildings around Cork Street.

The sculpture was commissioned by leading Dublin building and civil engineering firm Castlepark Construction and was unveiled at its South Gate development on the street.

The development is part of an urban regeneration plan supported by Dublin City Council and an example of the collaboration between the private sector and the arts community in order to enhance the environment.

Castlepark Construction worked closely with KMD architects on the development at Cork Street, which consists of a number of one-, two- and three-bed apartments around a shared plaza.

Damian Moore, managing director of Castlepark Construction said: "The company is firmly committed to urban renewal initiatives which are in keeping with an area's historical identity and which showcase Irish artists."