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Why are the Poolbeg Chimneys so iconic?

Painting work on the Poolbeg Chimneys in Dublin begins this week. Having been immortalised in pri...

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14.08 19 Aug 2024


Why are the Poolbeg Chimneys so iconic?


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14.08 19 Aug 2024


Painting work on the Poolbeg Chimneys in Dublin begins this week. Having been immortalised in print, on t-shirts and even coffee mugs, why are the towers so iconic, and do they continue to divide opinion?

Joining guest host Mairead Ronan to discuss is Emma Gileece, Architectural Historian.


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