O'Connell Bridge [5 photos] in O1534 :: Geograph Britain and Ireland

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O'Connell Bridge

O'Connell Bridge crosses the River Liffey in Dublin, joining O'Connell Street to D'Olier Street, Westmoreland Street and the South Quays.
The original bridge (named Carlisle Bridge for the then Lord Lieutenant of Ireland – Frederick Howard, 5th Earl of Carlisle) was designed by James Gandon, and built between 1791 and 1794.
Originally humped, and narrower, Carlisle Bridge was a symmetrical, three-semicircular-arch structure constructed in granite with a Portland stone balustrade and obelisks on each of the four corners.
When the bridge was reopened c.1882 it was renamed for Daniel O'Connell when the statue in his honour was unveiled.

by N Chadwick

Created: Sun, 3 Feb 2019, Updated: Fri, 8 Feb 2019

5 images use this description: (all images taken in 2018)

O1634 : Crossing O'Connell Bridge by N Chadwick

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