McDonagh Tower will be demolished by the controlled use of explosives on Sunday 5th June 2005 at 11.00am.

An Exclusion zone will be established and will operate from 8.00am until approximately 1 hour 15 minutes after the demolition has been completed. The area of the Exclusion Zone is indicated on the aerial photo on the back. No members of the public will be permitted inside this exclusion zone. Traffic diversions will be in place.

Access to Ballymun Road from Shangan Road will be closed from 1.00pm Saturday until the demolition is completed. A diversion will be in place via the Coultry link road. The footpath from Shangan Road to Ballymun Road between McDonagh Tower and Axis will be closed for approximately 2 weeks before the implosion. The section of Ballymun Road, which runs through the Exclusion Zone, will be closed approximately 1 hour prior to demolition and will reopen as soon as possible after the demolition (Approx. 15 mins). Access for emergency vehicles will be available at all times.

The Gardaí and the demolition contractor’s security staff will maintain crowd control barriers at the perimeter of the Exclusion Zone. For safety reasons, please co-operate with any instructions given by the Gardaí or security personnel on the day, in particular to instructions as to where best to gather to view the demolition.

Viewing the demolition from the perimeter of the Exclusion Zone is perfectly safe, however there will be a significant dust cloud after the explosion and it is recommended that individuals with breathing difficulties should stay in doors. It is also advisable to keep all windows closed and to ensure that all washing has been removed from clotheslines before 11.00am. Owners of pets should ensure that they are kept indoors or on a secure lead, where they will be quite safe.

The contractors, Controlled Demolition Group Limited, will be available to answer any questions in relation to the demolition of McDonagh Tower on Tuesday 31 May 2005 between the hours of 5.00pm and 8.00pm, with a presentation starting at 7.00pm, at the Council Chambers on first floor of Civic Centre. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at: 01 2225660.