O'Connell Monument
Monument in Dublin, Ireland, dating from 1865–1885
Freestanding commemorative bronze monument, commissioned by Dublin Corporation, conceived 1866 by John Henry Foley and completed 1883 by Thomas Brock. Located at southern entrance to O'Connell Street comprising numerous bronze figures on large granite plinth surmounted by bronze figure of Daniel O'Connell (1775-1847). Tall bronze cloaked figure of O'Connell standing on tall cylindrical pedestal, encircled below by bronze frieze of people of Ireland in high-relief, having nearly thirty figures symbolizing church, professions, arts, trades and peasantry. Central figure of Erin trampling upon chains, points upwards and holds 1829 Act of Catholic Emancipation in her left hand. Larger limestone-clad drum sits on square granite base, at angles of which are seated four winged victories, grandly scaled bronze figures representing Patriotism, Courage, Eloquence and Fidelity. Evidence of bullet holes on arms and breasts of two victories, legacy of unrest in 1916-22.
- Type:
- Monument
- Period:
- 1865–1885
- Where:
- Dublin, Ireland
- Coordinates:
- 53.35°N, 6.26°W
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