In response to complaints regarding tourists excessively touching the Molly Malone statue in Dublin, the city council plans to deploy stewards to educate visitors, along with initiating repairs on the statue’s damaged bust.
Dublin Enforces Protection Measures for Iconic Molly Malone Statue
Dublin Enforces Protection Measures for Iconic Molly Malone Statue
Stewards will monitor the popular statue to curb excessive touching, amid concerns over damage and cultural respect.
In song, and enshrined in bronze, the beloved figure of Molly Malone has become an enduring symbol of Dublin's rich cultural heritage. However, the city is now taking steps to safeguard its iconic statue, located on Suffolk Street, from the wear and tear caused by overzealous tourists.
The Dublin City Council has announced that it will place stewards near the statue for a week in May to address concerns that visitors are touching the statue's bust, often in hopes of bringing themselves luck. This trend has led to noticeable discoloration on the statue, raising alarms among local authorities about the preservation of this cultural asset.
Molly Malone, celebrated in the famous song "Molly Malone" or "Cockles and Mussels," is frequently adored by locals and international tourists alike, especially during festivities such as St. Patrick’s Day. In addition to deploying stewards, the city will also undertake restoration work on the statue, a task they have been compelled to repeat multiple times in recent years.
This initiative is partially influenced by a grassroots campaign dubbed "Leave Molly mAlone," spearheaded by Tilly Cripwell, a final-year student at Trinity College Dublin, who often busks nearby. The campaign aims to promote awareness around respectful interactions with the statue, highlighting the need for cultural appreciation and conservation.
With these proactive measures, Dublin's city council hopes to balance the statue's allure as a tourist attraction while ensuring its integrity and the respect it deserves as a vivid representation of the city's working-class heritage.
The Dublin City Council has announced that it will place stewards near the statue for a week in May to address concerns that visitors are touching the statue's bust, often in hopes of bringing themselves luck. This trend has led to noticeable discoloration on the statue, raising alarms among local authorities about the preservation of this cultural asset.
Molly Malone, celebrated in the famous song "Molly Malone" or "Cockles and Mussels," is frequently adored by locals and international tourists alike, especially during festivities such as St. Patrick’s Day. In addition to deploying stewards, the city will also undertake restoration work on the statue, a task they have been compelled to repeat multiple times in recent years.
This initiative is partially influenced by a grassroots campaign dubbed "Leave Molly mAlone," spearheaded by Tilly Cripwell, a final-year student at Trinity College Dublin, who often busks nearby. The campaign aims to promote awareness around respectful interactions with the statue, highlighting the need for cultural appreciation and conservation.
With these proactive measures, Dublin's city council hopes to balance the statue's allure as a tourist attraction while ensuring its integrity and the respect it deserves as a vivid representation of the city's working-class heritage.
