The Dublin Spire
Standing at 120 metres, or 390 feet, the Dublin Spire, officially known as the Monument of Light, is the highest free-standing monument in the world. Coming in 8 sections they were put into position between late December and late January. Sections 4 and 5 were erected overnight on January 20th/21st. The final 3 sections, which were already bolted together as one piece was set in place at about 12:18pm on Tuesday January 21st 2003.
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| Section 3 is up - 15 January 2003 |
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| The top and section 4 at close quarters - 15 January 2003 |
Tuesday January 21st 2003
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| The morning sun shines on the Spire as it awaits completion |
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| The top section slowly rises |
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| The Spire's top is raised with Jim Larkin's statue on the right |
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| The top is hoisted towards its place |
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| The completed Spire from the base up |
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| The Spire from Henry Street |
Sunday August 24th 2003
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| The Spire from O'Connell Bridge |
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| The Spire from O'Connell Bridge - Another view |
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| The Spire from Parnell Street |
Sunday April 25th 2004
