monument gets the go ahead!
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Rory, Greg why do you have to stoop to throw religion/charity into it? my point had absolutely nothing to do with suggesting any handing out of money to ‘do good’ mentality, of course art of art’s sake is not a waste of money! I personally can not see how this monument will add something wonderful to our city, and I just don’t understand how it will “get our capital city in order”? I am not being ignorant to the views of others who are enthusiastic about this project, I accept that it is subjective and everyone will have their own opinion, shouting about how wonderful it will be however will not help to encourage those who feel otherwise. Maybe I’m jealous of you, I would love to feel excited by something that celebrates the millennium for Dublin.
Sorry Lynda, but I was’nt taking a swipe at you. The reason I mentioned the religious aspect is that there is a right wing Catholic/Christian group at the moment who wish to have a huge anachronistic representative statue of Christ erected instead. This would be ludicrous I think. Judging by the entries to the competion for the replacement of Nelson’s Pillar which ranged from a Celtic cross, a Tri Colour to M.O Nuallain’s 50’s B movie concept I think the best piece won in the end. I mean it has no political or religious baggage attached but just a sleek cyndrical spire, minimalist and pure for the secular age of technology and individualism we are living in today.
With the upgrading of O’Connell Street too ie the new paving, street furniture, GPO plaza, the Millenium Mall connecting to Moore Street, etc… I think the whole scheme will look wonderful….just imagine it. At least it deserves a chance…anything would be an improvement at the moment.Cheers Greg.
[This message has been edited by GregF (edited 06 February 2001).]
Sorry, Im just suffering from the Irish Times letters page which always supports (by means of publishing) letters that attack the spire (Waste of Money) Want a statue of Jesus (or one on the hill of Howth – Rio style), or the just plain barking mad spleen venting of Michael O’Nuaillain (nepotism). Actually those of us who contribute to Archeire/Archforums (which one is it) that like the spire should all write a letter and see if it gets published (those ones that are signed by groups always get published).
No idea, I assume that they’ll have started work on fabricating it, or will they hold off in case O’Nolan heads off to Europe with his imaginary case?
Actually second question, any idea how deep of foundations something like this requires?
[This message has been edited by MG (edited 09 February 2001).]
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