Updated 11.50
GET YOUR THINKING caps on — Dublin City Council have asked the public for their help in naming the capital’s newest bridge.
Construction is ongoing on the bridge in Dublin’s city centre which will cross the Liffey and link Marlborough Street and Hawkins Street.
To get the ball rolling, we’ve picked out five famous sporting Dubs as a preliminary shortlist for the naming committee.
Who would you like to see the bridge named after? (It doesn’t have to be a sporting personality, of course…)
1. Kevin Heffernan
The legend of Dublin GAA, who won one All-Ireland as a player and three as a manager, died earlier this year.
(© INPHO / Billy Stickland)
2. Johnny Giles
The man widely regarded as Ireland’s finest ever footballer.
(INPHO/Allsport)
3. Jim Stynes
The Dublin minor footballer made history as one of the most famous and respected Aussie Rules players before his death last year at the age of 45.
(©INPHO/James Crombie)
4. Brian O’Driscoll
Member of three British and Irish Lions squads (so far), nominated three times for world rugby player of the year, and captain of Ireland’s 2009 Grand Slam-winning side.
(©INPHO/James Crombie)
5. Robbie Keane
Tallaght native, Ireland captain and the country’s all-time leading international goalscorer.
(©INPHO/Lorraine O’Sullivan)
