A Dublin landmark, the McDonagh tower in Ballymun, has been demolished by controlled explosion.
The 15-storey building on Ballymun's main street, which once contained 90 flats, is now rubble.
The explosion was slightly delayed amid concerns that there may have been someone still in a local arts centre, close to where the explosion was due to take place.
Once the centre was checked, and clearance was received from Dublin Airport, the demolition began just before midday.
It was part of the regeneration of the area and the tower block is due to be replaced by a civic plaza.
Nine blocks of flats have already been taken down in Ballymun under the regeneration scheme, which will see 5,000 new homes built in the area.
