The sign was originally built in 1939 during World War II.
A huge ‘EIRE 7’ sign has been unveiled on a Dalkey cliff after a recent restoration project.
The sign riginally constructed as part of the Emergency Powers Act in 1939 after the outbreak of war.
It was one of 90 networks across the entire country used to warn aircrafts flying over that Ireland was a neutral, non-combatant country.
They were known as “neutrality markings”.
The sign was restored back to its original form over the course of six months by the hard work of more than 60 volunteers from Dalkey Tidy Towns, led by project co-ordinator Des Burke-Kennedy.
Dublin County Council also assisted in the provision of the “EIRE 7” information boards on site and minor landscaping.
Speaking at the ceremony An Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Shay Brennan commended the Dalkey Tidy Towns volunteers for their dedication: “The excavation and refurbishment of the ‘EIRE 7’ sign at Hawkscliff is a wonderful grassroots community initiative, with an especially strong historical resonance.
“I would like to commend the dedication and enthusiasm of the tireless team of more than 60 volunteers from Dalkey Tidy Towns for their work on this project of national significance.”
Feature image via www.dlrcoco.ie
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