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Molly Malone returns to the streets of Dublin
Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe chats with 5 yr Old Maya O’Mahoney from Inchicore after he unveiled Molly Malone in its new location.
Molly Malone has today returned to the streets of Dublin. The renowned statue has found a new, albeit, temporary home outside the Dublin Tourism Information office, Suffolk St. for the duration of the remaining Luas Cross City works.
Speaking at the unveiling Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe said:
The world famous statue was hoisted away with her wheelbarrow from Grafton Street some weeks ago to make way for the LUAS Cross City project. The iconic bronze sculpture has since undergone a makeover. I am delighted that she is back on our ‘streets broad and narrow’ for the tourist season ahead.The Luas Cross City project is a priority for this Government and I am pleased to say that it is on time and within budget.
Over the last number of weeks, a team of specialists in conservation, historic stonework and bronze have carried out inspections and repairs on the statue. “Molly” has been re-welded in spots, steam cleaned and a new coating of micro-crystalline wax applied to protect her from the elements.
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