The Indo Daily: 'If we're going to start renaming Herzog Park - why stop there?'

"It's not often a suburban green takes centre stage in a political controversy, but Dublin's Herzog Park has done just that. The debate surrounding the renaming of Rathgar's leafy park has been dominating headlines this week, both at home and abroad, making it all the way to Capitol Hill in Washington. And now the saga has opened up a wider discussion about the colonial origins of the names of many places and their links with the British Empire."

"And now the saga has opened up a wider discussion about the colonial origins of the names of many places and their links with the British Empire. Today on The Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan is joined by John Downing, political correspondent with the Irish Independent, and by Daithí Doolan, Sinn Féin councillor and group leader on Dublin City Council, to discuss what's in a name. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism."

The renaming controversy over Rathgar’s Herzog Park has dominated headlines domestically and abroad, even reaching Capitol Hill in Washington. The dispute has triggered scrutiny of the colonial origins of many place names and their historical links to the British Empire. Public debate has focused on how commemorative names reflect historical memory, community identity, and the legacy of imperialism. Conversations about renaming have raised questions about criteria for change, local sentiment, and potential precedents for other sites. The incident has intensified awareness of how everyday geography can embody contested histories and prompt reassessment of commemorative practices.

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