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A collection of images, memories and feelings about Poolbeg chimneys

Could it be time to say goodbye to the Dublin landmark?

Jul 11th 2014, 10:30 AM 14,255 Views 56 Comments

THEY’RE THE LAST things seen by departing ferries and a welcome sight for those returning home by air over Dublin.

But today reports suggest that the Poolbeg Towers in Ringsend could be no more, as the ESB consider demolition.

Here’s a look at some of the reaction…

A view of Dublin from poolbeg lighthouse, Dublin, Ireland Source: j0sh (www.pixael.com)

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60s towers doubled Source: Flickr

Ah here, they can't demolish the #Poolbeg towers surely? I love the fact that I can actually see them from my gaf in D9.
— Sarah Doran (@sarahisnothere) July 11, 2014

Source: Sarah Doran/Twitter

Tropical waters, or industrial heartland? Source: danheap77

The lights on the poolbeg power towers are flashing in time with the beat of my music. I Love things like that. Life tipping it's hat.
— Colm Keegan (@Colm_Keegan) July 10, 2014

Source: Colm Keegan/Twitter

Pigeon Towers Source: kilgarron

Source: Leanne Woodfull/Twitter

Good Sunny Weather Source: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland

As a child of Ringsend cannot imagine the Dublin landscape without the chimneys at Poolbeg. They signify HOME.
— Jenn Gannon (@thejenngannon) July 11, 2014

Source: Jenn Gannon/Twitter

plane Source: Landmark/Jenny Keogh

Dublin Skylines Source: Eamonn Farrell/Photocall Ireland

towers Source: Landmark/Jenny Keogh

Poll: Should the Poolbeg chimneys be demolished?

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A collection of images, memories and feelings about Poolbeg chimneys