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The Uninspiring Spire: why do most Dubliners hate the monument?

The Uninspiring Spire: why do most Dubliners hate the monument?

“It appears substantial but is innately hollow within. It represents nothing and commemorates nothing but itself.” Of all the monuments dotted around Dublin, The Spire elicits the most divisive of reactions, attitudes and nicknames. Over on our social channels, we posted a fantastic aerial video of the tip of the spire as dusk approaches, […]

3 years ago

Here’s all the 9 names that Dubliners call The Spire

Here’s all the 9 names that Dubliners call The Spire

Did we miss any? For one piece of art, the spire sure does elicit a wide range of emotions. Dubliner’s attitudes towards the piece which dominates O’Connell Street and the wider Dublin skyline, are as varied as you might imagine them to be. What is the spire Simply put it’s a massive sculpture set in […]

3 years ago