Molly Malone
Molly Malone is a fictional character and the subject of Dublin's unofficial anthem, symbolizing a young fishmonger whose story has become an integral part of the city's cultural identity, often celebrated and depicted in the iconic bronze statue in Dublin.
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The statue of Molly Malone is a popular tourist attraction in Dublin that has suffered damage due to visitors touching it.
Flower-bed barriers to be placed around Molly Malone statue to discourage tourists from touching breasts – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-07-23
Molly Malone is a famous statue in Dublin that has been subject to damage from visitors touching it.
Molly Malone statue unstable and only held in place by two pins due to ‘abuse’ on a ‘daily basis’, council report finds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-05
Molly Malone is a statue in Dublin that has become a controversial attraction for tourists who rub its exposed parts for good luck.
fondling the Molly Malone statue is not a Dublin tradition. And it probably won’t bring you any luck – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-06
Molly Malone is a character who has become a symbol of parts of Ireland's working class.
Efter tafsandet – nu ska bystiga statyn skyddas
Sweden· 2025-04-05
The Molly Malone statue was erected 37 years ago in tribute to a legendary Dublin woman who sold shellfish in the streets of the Irish capital.
Council staff to discourage touching statue
United Kingdom· 2025-04-02Molly Malone is a fictional character depicted in a statue that has become a subject of tourist interaction.
Patrols to protect Molly Malone statue from groping – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-01
Molly Malone is a fictional young woman who is the subject of Dublin’s unofficial anthem.
Campaigner wants everyone to stop groping Dublin’s famous Molly Malone statue
United States· 2025-03-19