THEY’RE THE LAST things seen by departing ferries and a welcome sight for those returning home by air over Dublin.

But today reports suggest that the Poolbeg Towers in Ringsend could be no more, as the ESB consider demolition.

Here’s a look at some of the reaction…

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Ah here, they can't demolish the #Poolbeg towers surely? I love the fact that I can actually see them from my gaf in D9. — Sarah Doran (@sarahisnothere) July 11, 2014 Source: Sarah Doran /Twitter

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The lights on the poolbeg power towers are flashing in time with the beat of my music. I Love things like that. Life tipping it's hat. — Colm Keegan (@Colm_Keegan) July 10, 2014 Source: Colm Keegan /Twitter

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As a child of Ringsend cannot imagine the Dublin landscape without the chimneys at Poolbeg. They signify HOME. — Jenn Gannon (@jennpops) July 11, 2014 Source: Jenn Gannon /Twitter

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