Dublin’s new tallest building: This tower of darkness should never have been allowed

July 21, 2025 02:51 UTC

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Dublin’s new tallest building: This tower of darkness should never have been allowed

There was no provision for it either in the Dublin city development plan 2016-2022 or in the 2009 George’s Quay local area plan. Tower of darkness: plans for the redesigned, blue-black residential tower at College Square. The new Longstone House/College Square building development over the Dublin skyline. Photograph: Chris MaddaloniThe new Longstone House/College Square building development over the Dublin skyline seen from College Green. Photograph: Chris MaddaloniThe new Longstone House/College Square building development over the Dublin skyline seen from inside Trinity.

Source: The Irish Times July 21, 2025 02:51 UTC

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