Sparkling spire radiates for the first time

THE spire lit up for the first time last night, six months after it was first erected in Dublin’s O’Connell Street.

The red aviation light was removed from the 120 metre stainless steel structure yesterday and replaced with a half a metre high permanent white light that has been approved by the aviation authority.

The light, which is inside the spire and shines though 12,000 perforations, is visible from many points around the city.