Tree of Light 2009
The NCBI Tree of Light has become an integral part of Dublin Airport's Festival of Light since it first appeared in 1997. This 50-foot tree, with its 2,000 lights, is a beacon of light and hope for more than one million people who pass through the airport at Christmas time each year.
NCBI delivers a range of services to people who are blind or vision impaired to enable them to develop the skills and techniques necessary to fully participate in society. We are also committed to reducing misconceptions and prejudices that exist in society to ensure that people with sight loss have the same opportunities, rights and choices as others to fully participate in society.
This year the Tree of Light will be located at the main exit from the airport and people coming to and from the airport cannot fail to see the tree adorned with 2000 bulbs and the sponsors name on the adjacent digital display as they pass.
Watch a short video clip of the tree, from initial cutting to the switching on ceremony at Dublin Airport: