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'I would personally like to congratulate the Dublin Dock Workers Preservation Societyon the tremendous work you have done. As we know the rich tradition of stevedoring came to an abrupt end and in the rush to modernise it is easy to forget all that…

'Its great to see this kind of group helping to preserve the history of the city and I would like to help in any way I can'- CLLR PADRAIG MC LOUGHLIN

'This is a brilliant idea to honour, share and celebrate the wonderful industrial and working class story of the Dublin Docks. It is a project that should have been delivered on many years ago and we should ensure that this opportunity is not lost.…

'I have raised the Dublin Dockworkers Museum within Dublin City Council and I have made representations to the Dublin Port Company. I will continue to support your campaign in every way I can'-CLLR CHRISTY BURKE

'I am delighted to support the campaign by the Dublin Dock Workers Preservation Society for a Museum and Heritage centre in Dublin Docks. The society has done brilliant work to date honouring and celebrating the work of the dockers and the spirit of…

'I have a record of supporting the struggles of Dublin dockworkers and I support your campaign for a Museum and Heritage centre'- AENGUS O'SNODAIGH TD

'I fully support the campaign for a Museum and Heritage centre to record, preserve and showcase our maritime and social history for all those who lived and worked in the docklands area'- KEVIN HUMPHREYS TD

'Great, great work being done by the Dublin Dockworkers to remember and acknowledge their work through the generations. very best wishes with the plans for a Dockers Museum'-MAUREEN O'SULLIVAN TD

Dock strike 1983. Stephen Kennedy right and Johnny Reid on left. Donated by Alan Martin

At dockers pool presentation 1989 - The four Callaghan brothers, from left : Anthony [ Bobo ] ,Liam, Joey and Christy. Donated by Alan Martin.