Two of Ballymun's tower blocks to be demolished this summer

Two of Ballymun's tower blocks could be demolished before the summer is out.

Sun, 23 May, 2004 - 15:48

Two of Ballymun's tower blocks could be demolished before the summer is out.

The Minister for Housing and Urban Renewal, Noel Ahern, says preparations are getting underway for the destruction of the Pearse and McDonagh towers, along with two four-story blocks, by mid-July.

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