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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Anita McSorley

Surprising story behind a common sight in Dublin's Phoenix Park that most people don’t know about

Anyone who passes through the main avenue of Phoenix Park in Dublin will see them, but many people do not know the unique story behind its lights.

Surprisingly, Phoenix Park is one of the few remaining public areas in Europe that still relies on gas for its lighting.

The historic gas lamps, that were first installed in 1825, still exist and are used today.

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