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12th Dec 2014

Video: Love Dublin? Then you’ll love this stunning tribute to our capital

In Dublin’s fair city...

Oisin Collins

Sit back, relax and feast your eyes on this brilliant tribute to Dublin…

From the guys at Visit Dublin comes this stunning video featuring slam poet Stephen James Smith as he recites, Louis MacNeice’s poem, ‘Dublin’.

Even if you’re not from the capital and even if you’ve never set foot east of the M50, you still can’t deny that the city looks absolutely stunning and it makes us love the place even more.

Take a look.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wwx5YOjIJTU

Here’s what Visit Dublin had to say over on YouTube: “Over the years, Dublin has been the muse of many a talented wordsmith. But one poem in particular perfectly evokes the city’s unique atmosphere, rich history and ‘seedy elegance’.

“In this beautiful video, Dublin slam poet Stephen James Smith recites, Louis MacNeice’s poem, ‘Dublin’ the poem over a series of stunning, thought-provoking images of the city.

“These highlight the many different elements that make each visitor’s trip to Dublin truly unique.”

Via Visit Dublin – YouTube

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