More from our cruise in 2012. This week it is Dublin.
Trinity College Dublin.
Trinity College.
Dublin City Hall.
A typical Dublin pub.
Statue of 2 shoppers taking a rest, locally known as "The Hags with the Bags."
Statue of Molly Malone.
2025 update:
The Molly Malone statue on Dublin’s Suffolk Street is to be put under protective watch to deter tourists from rubbing the figure’s bronze breasts, Dublin City Council has confirmed.
The statue, which depicts a fishmonger immortalised in a mid-19th century music hall song, has over the last decade become subject to a dubious “tradition” where tourists rub its breasts for luck.
The practice has resulted in discolouration and wearing of the bronze surface and has also caused concerns about disrespect for the artwork, which was completed in the late 1980s by the sculptor Jeanne Rynhart, who died in 2020.
The council has decided to use stewards from next month to patrol the area in front of the statue to deter people from rubbing the surface and to ask tour guides not to encourage their groups to indulge in the practice.
This was first announced on April 1st but specifically stated it was not an April Fool. They haven't convinced me but we will find out in May!
I am joining Sandee at Comedy Plus for the blog hop.
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So much history there. I like the statues.
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Happy WW and a fine week, Jackie! ❤️😘
What incredible buildings. To see them in person must be amazing. And to be able to go back and see them again, how exciting for you.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing city! I've heard of people rubbing the statue for luck, stupid tourists. I'm so glad that you're returning next month, though, and look forward to more photos!
ReplyDeleteInteresting photos ... you have traveled to many places. Yes interesting story ... on April 1st ... uh huh.... LOL
ReplyDeleteA country is a place I would love to explore. Beautiful photos and I love the slice of history.
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Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. Love and hugs, my friend. ♥
the front of the pub is really neat ;) !!! and the hags need to tell tourists to have a go at the blarney stone in Cork ;) !! ♥♥ are you and Ivor headed there in May ? I need to email you ~~~~ ♥♥
ReplyDeleteLove these photos - a place I have always dreamed about visiting. What an interesting story about the Molly Malone statue - leave it to the Irish:)
ReplyDeleteThis is a place I've always wanted to visit. I loved the pictures and the write-up.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many beautiful and fascinating places I want to visit. Thank you for sharing your travels with us.
ReplyDeleteWhat nice places to see. We both always wanted to visit Ireland too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely glimpse into Dublin!
ReplyDeleteTrinity College and City Hall look grand, and I love the charm of that classic pub.
I hope to visit Ireland someday.
I'm liking both the architecture and the statues. It's a shame people have to destroy art, but I'm voting for April Fool's joke on the announcement.
ReplyDeleteI was fascinated by Dublin ~ great photos you posted ~ thanks, ~ hugs,
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A ShutterBug Explores ~ clm
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You have to love the stone work on those buildings. The grandeur is very university-like. Hopefully Ms Molly won't be subject to any more disrespect!
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