The floating Christmas Tree, tallest in Ireland and made from recycled metal parts, was due to be lit-up at 6 pm on 20-Nov-09.

Instead, it came adrift from it's moorings, floated downstream and then got partly wedged under the Shannon Bridge.

The bridge had to be closed and traffic chaos (gridlock) ensued.

To see what the tree looked like last year try this link: http://www.pbase.com/light_works/image/106273081