Christmas tree may stick around for green day

SAINT Patrick’s Day may just be around the corner but thanks to one “landmark” the Christmas spirit will be staying in Limerick city for the time being.

Almost nine weeks since Christmas, Limerick’s 100ft eco-friendly floating Christmas tree is showing little sign of being moved from its unique position on the River Shannon.

The tree, which is made entirely from salvaged metal from the Thomond Park and Limerick Tunnel construction sites, is the tallest Christmas tree in the country and has been the centrepiece of the city’s festive celebrations for the past three years.