The structure has towered above Offaly for 50 years.
An RTE mast that had towered over Offaly for 50 years has been demolished.
The red and white structure has been out of commission since 2008.
Crews established a safe zone around the site in Ballycommon from which people, and their dogs, could watch the mast fall.
This is the moment the skyline was substantially altered today:
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€50 Million Investment In Westmeath Hospital To Create New Jobs
200 new jobs are set to be created in Ballinderry.
Recall Of Brazillian Beef From EU Markets Raises Questions
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Westmeath Woman Wins €300k All Cash Gift Scratch Card
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Gardai attended the incident in Athlone.
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Call For Detox Beds In Laois Hospital
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National Tourism Policy Launches In Westmeath
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Offaly Training Programme Finalist In European Agricultural Awards
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Laois TD Demands New Fire Station For The Region
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Money Muling Spreads Beyond Cities, Midlands Gardaí Warn
Criminals are targeting victims to use bank accounts.
