Tree of Life

The dying Dublin tree that's been transformed into a work of art

There's something to discover from ever angle.

AT THE NORTH east corner of St Anne's Park, Raheny, where Clontarf Road and Watermill Road meet, is a 10-metre tall tree.

Unmissable to anyone who passes by, what was once a dying Macrocarpa (more commonly known as Monterey cypress) has been transformed into a canvas for dozens of sculptures of wildlife.

Known as the Peace Tree and Tree of Life, the landmark came about when it was decided by Dublin City Council that the iconic tree had to be taken down for safety reasons, Dublin Inquirer reported at the time.

However, rather than getting rid of it entirely, the council hired award winning UK sculptor Tommy Craggs to transform the tree, believed to be

200-years-old, into an eye-catching feature.

Source: thejournal.ie