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Change Five Lamps to Six Lamps to celebrate Dublin GAA wins, councillor says

There's a call for an extra light to be added to the Five Lamps in Dublin to reflect the county's...
Stephen McNeice
Stephen McNeice

08.39 22 Dec 2020


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Change Five Lamps to Six Lamps...

Change Five Lamps to Six Lamps to celebrate Dublin GAA wins, councillor says

Stephen McNeice
Stephen McNeice

08.39 22 Dec 2020


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There's a call for an extra light to be added to the Five Lamps in Dublin to reflect the county's six-in-a-row All-Ireland titles.

The iconic landmark at a junction of five streets in the North Strand area has been in place since the 19th century.

Former Lord Mayor of Dublin Christy Burke has proposed a motion for a change to the structure to celebrate the county's latest GAA win.

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Councillor Burke says the idea is just to highlight the team's success, although admits his proposal is unlikely to actually happen.

Speaking on Newstalk Breakfast, he said: "The reply I'm receiving is that it's highly unlikely - it is a protected structure.

"It's highly unlikely it will happen.

"[The landmark] is of significant importance... I wouldn't like to rock any boats, but I still proposed the motion."

For now, Councillor Burke says a council committee will push ahead with the vote on his motion - saying it was "worth a go" if nothing else.

He added: "Up the Dubs - well done to the Dubs and their supporters."

Main image: File photo of Five Lamps in Dublin. Picture by: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

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