WATCH: Renovation of iconic diving bell

Dublin’s iconic Diving Bell on Sir John Rogerson’s Quay underwent renovation earlier this year and the work has been captured in a fantastic time lapse video.

A 350 tonne crane was used to lift the 13 metre tall Bell, which weighs 90 tonnes.

The bell needed to be lifted 10 metres down from its original where it was given a facelift with the use of specialist painting and blast cleaning.

The renovated Bell was then lifted on top of a new two-metre high structural steel frame to create a ramped public access structure underneath.

This houses a water feature flowing through along with an interpretive exhibition explaining the historical, social and engineering significance of the bell.

It took four months to do the job and the whole process was captured in a dramatic short time lapse video.

The video also shows the famous Mexican Tall Ship, the Cuauhtémoc, which docked in Ireland and was welcomed by President Higgins, getting it’s ceremonial escort into the port at 2 minutes 45 seconds.

Watch the video below: