After long, dark wait, city spire gets light-up date

The Irish Independent

It cost €5m, took over four years to erect and was shrouded in controversy. But in less than a fortnight, Dublin's city centre Spire will finally be officially unveiled after numerous delays. City fathers have decided the 300ft monument is to have its formal christening on Monday July 7. The internal top lights will be illuminated at the 11.30am ceremony, which will be overseen by Lord Mayor Dermot Lacey, at one of his last engagements in office.

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