A fire at the base of the 'Tree of Life' was started in the early hours of Monday morningGardai have launched an investigation after the wanton vandalism of one of the most iconic sculptures on Dublin’s northside. Called ‘The Tree of Life’ in Raheny beside the start of the Bull Island causeway, the intricate carving out of a dying Monterey cypress tree took sculptor Tommy Cragg nearly three years to complete. An accelerant was used in the incident, leaving part of the sculpture seriously charred, much to the dismay of local residents. Gardai confirmed they are aware of an incident of criminal damage which occurred at St Anne’s Park in the early hours of Monday morning. I would appeal to anyone with any information to contact the Gardai.”Durham-based Tree sculptor Tommy Craggs was commissioned to create the ten-metre high landmark by Dublin City Council (DCC) after the tree was found to be dying back in 2014.

Source: Irish Independent June 22, 2020 14:15 UTC