IF YOU’VE BEEN on Twitter today, you’ve probably seen some talk about the #BigSlideHome.

What is it, exactly? An epic 260-foot waterslide erected near Christchurch in Dublin city centre.

This afternoon, Dubliners of every age lined up to have a go on the slide. (Note: The water slide is only open to those who won wristbands on 98FM.)

Sure there’s Linda Martin and Tallafornia’s Cormac Branagan

Linda Martin & Tallafornia's Cormac Branagan Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

Linda Martin & Tallafornia's Cormac Branagan Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

And Snapchatter James Kavanagh

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While we were knocking around this morning, we spotted Lord Mayor of Dublin Brendan Carr sliding down in his fancy chains

This is what awaited people at the end…

*splash*

It was like a throwback to the heady days of Trabolgan all over again…

Can we keep it? Please?

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