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@fastcars wrote:
Dublin is a fantastic city.. I love the history, the people and of course the bustling pub life (although the cost of a pint is bordering on the ridiculous :shock: ) I hope to spend more time exploring Ireland. Rear Cross in County Tipperary is looking favourite for my next port of call.. 8)
ur beginning to sound like lucky…………… :- :-
@Sgt Pepper wrote:
:lol: Yeah Dawny, it is kinda odd innit?
Well.. it has been (and still is for many) a cause for much debate here since it was .. umm.. erected. It’s officially called The Spire , though most Dubliners call it The Spike (pronounced Spoike of course), and is quite a feat of construction and sculpture that has won many awards.
It’s curious reflective qualities can be quite beautiful, and in some way I suppose it symbolises a new, cosmopolitan, secular Ireland – whilst also placing the importance of Irish History into current aspirations.
The site on the main thoroughfare – O’Connell Street is just in front of the GPO (General Post Office), the headquarters for The Easter Rising of 1916, a monumental event in Irish History. It’s also where Nelson’s Pillar once stood, a symbol of British Rule that was blown up by the I.R.A. in 1966.
So, as I said, in many ways it represents a new aspirational Ireland.. surviving the nightmare of it’s past, yet signifying it’s importance.(Sorry, you asked 8-[ lol)
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No, thank you, I did ask :D
Your City is lovely Sgt and I never tire of hearing about your history and we will visit again very soon :DExcellent Dawny 8)
Be sure to let me know when you and your good husband touch down.
We can share a umm.. lemonade or three :wink::D No problem
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