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Dublin’s iconic Poolbeg chimneys are getting a fresh look. Starting next month, a specialised team will begin painting the landmark stacks in their classic red and white. The multi-million euro project is already under way and expected to wrap up next year. #Poolbegchimneys

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Paul James2 years ago

In other countries such chimneys are seen as a stain on the landscape and a reminder of dirty industrial bygone eras. They would remind you of the grim far east in Russia yet are celebrated here, suppose that's level we're at when it comes to architecture here!

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Brian 🇮🇱 🎗️2 years ago

What a waste of money. Pull them down, they're an obsolete eyesore. They're not iconic. No tourist has ever come to Dublin to see the chimneys. It's ludicrous that we are inventing nostalgia for these concrete tubes that are only around 50 years old. We're not a serious country at all.

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Gerry2 years ago

An eye sore is what they are!

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Beano2 years ago

Multi million for a lick of paint. How am I not surprised?

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WokeyLeaks2 years ago

beautiful. make it a tourist attraction. great to see it's not getting painted in rainbow colours for a change.

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Shamrock112 years ago

how are these old eye sores, spoiling the sea view iconic? 🤯🤦🏻‍♀️

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JRD2 years ago

It’s disgraceful that it’s not going to be painted in a trans flag.

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𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺U𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻2 years ago

Millions... seems excessive

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Juliette Gash2 years ago

@SamanthaLibreri As a proud Dub, and someone who admires nice architecture, I ❤️🤍them!

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