Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

An iconic 170-year-old tree collapsed overnight in Trinity College

The Oregon Maple had dated from the 1840s.

3 Collie Ennis / Twitter Collie Ennis / Twitter / Twitter

ONE OF THE oldest trees on the campus of Trinity College Dublin collapsed overnight.

The iconic Oregon Maple, one of two such trees on Library Square on the campus, fell at about 2.30am this morning.

4 Collie Ennis / Twitter Collie Ennis / Twitter / Twitter

There were no injuries and no damage was done to neighbouring buildings.

The tree, which along with its partner dates from the 1840s, had been undergoing a preservation process due to disease.

5 Collie Ennis / Twitter Collie Ennis / Twitter / Twitter

Staff were earlier this afternoon working to clear the fallen tree, with the process close to completion at time of publication.

A spokesperson could not be drawn on whether the wood from the tree might be preserved in some manner or if it will be disposed of.

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Close
38 Comments
This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy here before taking part.
Leave a Comment
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.

    Leave a commentcancel

     
    JournalTv
    News in 60 seconds