The men behind the Spire

TODAY’S official opening of the Spire monument in Dublin brings to an end the most challenging project ever undertaken by a Dungarvan-based company which was set up by two brothers 30 years ago.

Only now can John and Tommy Radley and the specialist workforce at Radley Engineering Ltd, which manufactured the world's tallest monument, breathe that little bit more easily. For all concerned, it's a case of "mission accomplished".

"Yes, there is a sense of immense achievement at having taken on and completed the most challenging project in the company's three decades in business," said John Radley.