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Dublin's Spire was lit up like a lightsaber for Star Wars, and it looked amazing

*zhhhum* *zhhhuuum*

Spire to be a Light Saber as #StarWars hit the screens! #TheForceAwakens #LoveDublin pic.twitter.com/WIHFURccWn
— DublinTown (@DublinTown) December 15, 2015

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THE FORCE WAS WELL and truly with Dublin last night as the Spire on O’Connell Street lit up for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

The City Council confirmed yesterday that the landmark would be transformed into a giant lightsaber ahead of the film’s release tomorrow.

There was no word on whether it would be lit up or not… But last night, Dubliners were treated to this sight:

Pretty majestic, huh? Just look at that beam, which looks to have shot up more than twice the height of the Spire:

Perhaps it should look like this all year round? Just a suggestion…

More: 34 of the best photos from the Force Awakens premiere>

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Dublin's Spire was lit up like a lightsaber for Star Wars, and it looked amazing

More: 34 of the best photos from the Force Awakens premiere>