Thousands of people turned out in Dublin today to witness the demolition of the first of the famous Ballymun Towers.

The demolition of the tower blocks of flats in the north Dublin suburb of Ballymun begins today.

The seven towers of Ballymun cast their shadows for the last time tonight as people gathered for a final glimpse.

A RESIDENT casts a nostalgic upwards glance, but for the children life is a game.