Clerys' clock restored to former glory and unveiled to onlookers in Dublin

Dubliners will finally be able to meet under the famous Clerys' clock again after it was restored to its former glory and unveiled yesterday.

Speaking before unveiling the clock yesterday, Philip Stokes, owner of Stokes Clocks, said they had given "the whole thing a serious facelift". "It's such a beautiful building and then the clock draws your eye to the building because it sticks out if you're walking down. To people from the country and from the city, it's always been the place to meet.

“It's a brilliant opportunity for people to come and visit the different artefacts and documents that are on display, some dating back to 1847. While John Crowe, who worked in the Department Store for 46 years, said he had his own fond memories of revellers patiently waiting under the clock for their date.

While another woman said meeting Thin Lizzy star Phil Lynott while waiting on her boyfriend under the clock is one of her happiest memories. Lord Mayor of Dublin Caroline Conroy, who was at the launch yesterday, said it was "tremendous news for the city". There was controversy in June 2015 when the Clerys department store closed and more than 400 jobs were lost.

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