Dublin’s Skyline Is Saved! ESB Says It’s Going To Preserve (And Paint) Our Beloved Poolbeg Chimneys

Well thank goodness for this.

Having previously hinted at their demolition, ESB Networks today released a statement detailing its plans to keep and maintain the iconic Poolbeg chimneys.

Last year, the semi-state body hinted at the demolition of the chimneys, given that maintaining the 207m-high structures was not the best use of its resources – however, the public outcry was significant enough to bring about a reconsideration.

The company isn’t wasting any time either – it said that work would begin later this week, and would include painting the towers as well as covering them with metal caps to prevent rain getting inside.