Spire souvenirs could raise millions for city cultural events

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Archiseek / Ireland / News / 2003 / January 25 2003: Spire souvenirs could raise millions for city cultural events

Dublin City Council is expected to raise millions of euro from the sale of miniature models of the Spire when the copyright for the structure transfers from the architect to the local authority. A spokeswoman for the council said yesterday that the copyright was currently with the Spire's architect, Mr Ian Ritchie, but would be handed over to the council "in a matter of weeks". Following suggestions by Mr Ritchie, city authorities are looking to establish a Spire Trust, a committee which would oversee the funds raised from any souvenir tie-ins from the monument, such as postcards, fridge magnets, paper-weights or pens.

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