Dublin Spire images, Ireland capital city photos

The Dublin Spire of Light is 120 metres high and located at the center of O'Connell Street in Ireland's Capital city. It's built on the same central area of O'Connell Street previously occupied by Nelson's Pillar until an explosion in 1966.  Originally planned as part of Dublin city's Millennium celebrations, construction was initially postponed by a legal challenge & after work commenced, high winds also proved to be a delaying factor.
Dublin Spire pictured from Parnell Street
Dublin Spire pictured from Parnell Street & O'Connell Street junction.  
Dublin Spire of Light pictured from Henry Street
Dublin Spire view from Henry Street in 2006. 		Henry Street 1965 image with Nelson's Pillar in background
Picture taken on the same street in 1965 with Woolworths and Arnotts shops. Cars & shoppers on Henry Street, Nelson's Pillar in background.
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Made with polished stainless steel tubes (totaling 126 tons) the Dublin Spire was completed using the largest crane ever operated in Ireland on January 21st 2003. The official name for the Dublin Spire is "The Monument of Light" though local wags re-named it - The Spike.
 

Dublin Spire on O'Connell Street
Dublin Millennium Spire & Daniel O'Connell monument, viewed from O'Connell Street bridge.

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Designs on Dublin Spire base are inspired by ancient Celtic art at Newgrange in County Meath.
Dublin Spire image, viewed from Parnell street & O'Connell street junction
O'Connell Street view from Ambassador cinema at Parnell Street junction.
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Dublin City postcard featuring picture of GPO building & Millennium Spire
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