Bid for tree dom.. CHAOS AS STEEL FIR MAKES A SPLASH FOR IT.Byline: KATHRYN HAYES A MAJOR operation was launched last night to rescue Ireland's tallest Christmas tree Christmas tree Evergreen tree, usually decorated with lights and ornaments, to celebrate the Christmas season. The use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands as symbols of eternal life was common among the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. . The 100ft "green" decoration, made entirely of recycled steel, was supposed to have pride of place floating on the River Shannon The River Shannon (Irish: Sionainn altenatively Sionna), the longest river in the islands of Ireland and Great Britain at 386 km (240 mi), divides the west of Ireland (mostly the province of Connacht) from the east and south when boxing star Andy Lee People named Andy Lee include:
But instead the giant tree slipped its moorings and escaped as it was being tugged into place in the middle of the Shannon between Sarsfield Bridge and Shannon Bridge. The tree made its dash for freedom just before the official switching on of the lights. It didn't get far though. It crashed into the Shannon Bridge, where it ground to a halt at around teatime yesterday. One stunned onlooker said: "Nobody could believe their eyes. "A couple of people started messing, saying the high water would sweep the tree away, that the current would be too strong and the tree would make a run for it. "Next thing, that's exactly what happened. The tree got away and set off, before crashing into the bridge. "We couldn't believe what we were seeing." Last night firemen used a truck and winch as they fought to straighten up the tree. Shannon Bridge was eventually reopened to traffic but the closure caused traffic chaos and long tail backs remained travelling towards Limerick last night. Luckily nobody was injured during incident. One bystander by·stand·er n. A person who is present at an event without participating in it. bystander Noun a person present but not involved; onlooker; spectator Noun 1. said: "It was kind of funny really, I mean, how often do you get to watch a runaway tree?" CAPTION(S): TIMBER Tree takes a tumble last night in Limerick |
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