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Dublin's Spire was lit up like a lightsaber for Star Wars last night
*zhhhum* *zhhhuuum*
Updated at 2pm
THE FORCE WAS WELL and truly with Dublin last night as the Spire on O’Connell Street lit up for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
The City Council confirmed yesterday that the landmark would be transformed into a giant lightsaber ahead of the film’s release tomorrow.
There was no word on whether it would be lit up or not… But last night, Dubliners were treated to this sight:
Pretty majestic, huh? Just look at that beam, which looks to have shot up more than twice the height of the Spire:
Perhaps it should look like this all year round? Just a suggestion…
More: 34 of the best photos from the Force Awakens premiere>
Written by Valerie Loftus and first posted on DailyEdge.ie
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