Sir, – Does it occur to your readers that if you tried to build the Poolbeg towers today you would never get away it? Various lobby groups would be up in arms about such “eyesores” and their basic plans would never see the light of day. However, try demolishing those two very towers in 2014 and those same groups are the ones lobbying to keep them standing.
I think Dublin should keep this example in mind when it comes to all high-rise developments – give them a chance, they are not all ugly. In fact, tall structures in any cityscape are beautiful – even the industrial ones like the Poolbeg towers. – Yours, etc,
ANDREW MOYNIHAN,
Northbrook Avenue,
Ranelagh,Dublin 6.
Sir, – Sailors from Malahide to Greystones, and probably beyond, use the Poolbeg stacks as navigational markers. It is rumoured that if they are in line, one is on course for Holyhead.
Might I respectfully suggest that a modest sum spent conserving existing structures of historical interest would be a better use of public funds than inflicting a “white elephant” swimming pool on a working harbour (Dún Laoghaire), also of historical interest, which until recently was in close proximity to two sea baths. – Yours, etc,
AJ ROUS,
Shanganagh Road,
Killiney, Co Dublin.
Sir, – Before we all rush to protect the towers at Poolbeg there is a question that first needs an answer. How much will it cost? – Yours, etc,
COLIN ROGAN,
Fortfield Square,
Terenure,
Dublin 6W.