Published: Tue 25 Jul 2023, 12:45 PM

Last updated: Tue 25 Jul 2023, 1:54 PM

WATCH: Offaly's tallest man-made structure is demolished

Published: Tue 25 Jul 2023, 12:45 PM

Last updated: Tue 25 Jul 2023, 1:54 PM

The former RTE mast at Ballycommon, which stood to a height of 296 metres or over 970 feet was demolished this morning (Tuesday).

Erected in 1975, the medium wave mast is not thought to have been in use since 2008.

Published: Tue 25 Jul 2023, 12:45 PM

Last updated: Tue 25 Jul 2023, 1:54 PM

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