O'Connell Monument
| O'Connell Monument | |
|---|---|
Seen from O'Connell Bridge | |
| General information | |
| Type | Monument, sculpture |
| Location | Dublin, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53°20′52″N 6°15′33″W / 53.3477°N 6.2593°W |
| Completed | 15 August 1882 |
| Cost | "about" £12,500 |
| Client | Dublin Corporation |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Bronze and Dalkey granite |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | John Henry Foley, followed by Thomas Brock after Foley's death in 1874 |
The O'Connell Monument is a 40 ft high commemorative granite and bronze monument honouring nationalist leader Daniel O'Connell (1775–1847) located on O'Connell Street, the main thoroughfare of Dublin, Ireland.
The monument consists of a two-ton Dalkey granite foundation stone, on top of which are seated four winged victories (at angles), encircled above by a bronze frieze of over 30 figures in high-relief symbolizing Irish culture, surmounted at the top by the tall cloaked figure of O'Connell (at about 2.5 times life-size) looking southwards.: 15:58 A small pile of books lies at the base of O'Connell's left leg.
The O'Connell Monument was unveiled to the public on 15 August 1882 and the newly widened Carlisle Bridge was renamed O'Connell Bridge in honour of its new main focal point. What is now known as O'Connell Street, however, would remain named as Sackville Street until 1924.