Moore was no shrinking violet and the areas developed carried his names which still survive today as henry street, moore street and north earl street. This large boulevard is also the widest street in dublin. Oconnell street also has the gpo, scene of the easter rebellion in 1916, where. It formed the backdrop to one of the 19 dublin lockout gatherings, the 1916 easter rising, the irish civil war of 1922, the destruction of nelsons pillar. Meet at the easytofind trinity college in central dublin, and set off listening to the elaborate history from a guide who unlocks secret mysteries of the book. Rome2rio makes travelling from oconnell street to dublin easy.
Oconnell street apartments oconnell street apartment offers accommodation with free wifi throughout the venue, 1 km from croke park stadium. Book online in advance as this is a very busy visitor centre. Theres a satute at the top of oconnell street if you want to see what he looked like. The street has played an important part in irish history and features several important monuments, including statues of oconnell and union leader james larkin, and the spire of dublin. Oconnell street street, dublin, ireland britannica. Guests experience the taste of irelands most famous beer, while learning of t. For further information please see faqs the gpo museum is centrally located on oconnell street in dublin city centre and it is directly beside luas and bus stops and is also located beside hop on hop off bus stops. Apr 01, 2020 the story of oconnell street takes us all the way back to henry moore, 3rd earl of drogheda who began developing north east of the lands of the former st. End your tour at dublin castle where your guide dives even deeper into irish culture and heritage. City sightseeing dublin, 69 oconnell street upper, dublin. This 500metre16500 ft street has been the setting of two of the most important moments in recent irish history, the easter rising of 1916 when irish republicans took over the gpo and declared ireland a republic and in 1922 during the civil. At stake was the dominance of the medieval quarter but when architect james gandon was smuggled into dublin to begin building the new custom house in 1781 the citys eastward shift became unstoppable. It is within easy reach of croke park stadium and button factory. Ornate 1881 shopping plaza offering indie clothing, boutiques a.
High street was at the centre of viking dublin and medieval dublin 9thth centuries. Abbey street were rebuilt to accommodate wholesale and retail news, books and stationery departments. The street will be devoted to pedestrians for the day so take this opportunity to roam and explore the exhibits and activities on offer. The gpo museum is centrally located on oconnell street in dublin city centre.
Dublin airport information about airport of dublin. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Posted in dublin history, miscellaneous, social history, tagged dublin, easter 1916, o connell street, postcard, sackville street on october 3, 2010 leave a comment this is a nice little land, and what i like most about it is that its one of the sinn fein rebellion postcards id not seen before. Oconnell street is undoubtedly the heart of dublin. The grand central cafe bar est 1824 extends you a warm welcome. Lots of shops and restaurants as well as points of interest like the gpo and the spire and remembrance park is situated on this road. In dublin by design, a new book exploring the origins and future of. Historically, sackville street and famed as location of dublin s general post office, that was central to irelands. Gpo witness history is located on oconnell street in dublin city centre and it is easily reachable by bus, luas, train, taxi. Dublin in the mid 18th century and the battle lines were drawn. In this podcast, architects klaus unger and stephen kane present a history of dublin citys main thoroughfare, oconnell street, formerly.
Sited in the centre of oconnell street, the citys main thoroughfare, it is one of irelands most famous buildings, not least because it served as the headquarters of the leaders of the easter rising. Full of shopping, statues, monuments and a buzz that makes you feel alive. We ask that you book in advance and adhere to social distancing measures. Christ church cathedral is located immediately on its northeast end. The property is located in parnell square district of dublin. Oconnell street north inner city dublin, republic of ireland. Book your oconnell street tickets online and skiptheline.
Not just of the citys life present and past, but of her history too. History museums dublin museums ireland gpo witness history. This bus connects dublin airport and oconnell street. Oconnell road runs through the middle of the town, oconnell bridge, westmoreland street, college green and dame street, located at city hall and dublin castle and can also be located north of the river liffey.
A grand center median runs the length of this major street, filled with statues that story irelands history, politics, and spirit. A very wide street and centre of the city it is a great meeting place for all ages. This magnificent monument to the irish liberator stands near the northern end of oconnell street formerly sackville street, the chief thoroughfare of irelands capital. Plan your trip by visiting top sites such as marshs library, dublin castle and garden. A historical stroll through north dublin by rick steves.
Feb 07, 20 the lack of regard by the countrys politicians from the beginning of independence into the 1980s of our architectural heritage in dublin city reflects their desire to whitewash history as if to eradicate the stain of colonialism and poverty. The street was badly damaged during the 1916 rising and the civil war and in the 1960s paramilitaries blew up nelsons pillar which was eventually replaced by the spire, it was a shame as the. Located near dublins oconnell street and trinity college, the citys main shopping and. Oconnell street is the main thoroughfare in dublin and is home to the gpo, the spire and monuments celebrating major figure from our history. Whether youre in dublin for awhile on our dublin citystay or just passing through the capital city as you start a selfdrive tour, the monuments of oconnell street are worth a visit. Situated in the heart of dublin, oconnell street is the citys main avenue.
History museums dublin dublin history museums museums. See more ideas about connell, irish history, daniel oconnell. Find all the transport options for your trip from oconnell street to dublin right here. Take a selfguided walk along oconnell street, dublin s widest street, for a taste of dublin s history and culture. The story of oconnell street takes us all the way back to henry moore, 3rd earl of drogheda who began developing north east of the lands of the former st.
Contributors look at the history of dublin to imagine an even better future. The gpo museum is a permanent visitor attraction located within the historic gpo general post office building on oconnell street, dublin. A walk up oconnell street history in the heart of dublin. Oconnell street dublin 2021 all you need to know before. Why not drop in, whether its for a pint and a chat with the friendly staff, or booking in your work colleagues for a fun night of music and dancing in the downstairs bar youll be sure to have an excellent evening.
Flanked on both sides with enough shops, cafes and restaurants to entertain you for an afternoon, the centre is dotted with statues. Oconnell and parnell, two giants of irish history, now bookend dublins greatest boulevard a street that has seen so much and which can teach us all, if we would only take the time to look. No 1 in dublin for food, irish dancing and live sport. The gpo museum is an immersive, interactive and engaging experience telling the story of the 1916 easter rising and modern irish history. History and origin of the oconnors by martin ohara. Williams, published by history house publishing, ltd. The monuments of oconnell street dublin tenon tours. Aug 15, 2018 anyone who has ever visited dublin city will no doubt have happened across the daniel oconnell statue on the citys main thoroughfare oconnell street, also named in honor of the great catholic. The street was badly damaged during the 1916 rising and the civil war and in the 1960s paramilitaries blew up nelsons pillar which was eventually replaced by the spire, it was a shame as the ordinal monument was beautiful. With the main street in dublin, oconnell street, outside your hotel door youll find all the main attractions and areas of dublin city centre just minutes away. As maurice craig advises in his book, by 1700 it has gone from less than 10,000 up to 75,000, by 1750 to 150,000 and by 1850 to a quarter of a. How to trace your ancestry and relatives in ireland published by heraldic artists ltd. Nov 24, 2014 this pin was discovered by marion curran. I recently walked through oconnell street with my wife on a lovely winter morning, a lot of shops and cafes are closed.
Evolution of oconnell street oconnell mahon architects. Moore was no shrinking violet and the areas developed carried his names which still survive today as. Daniel oconnell statue, dublin, and the monuments meaning. Ardoifig an phoist in dublin is the headquarters of an post, the irish post office, and dublin s principal post office. To all our readers, let me bid you a cead mile failte to the oconnell secondary school website. Oconnell street first called drogheda and then sackville street is a stretch of shops, cinemas, and snack bars. Oconnell street apartments oconnell street apartment is located in parnell square district of dublin and offers free wifi throughout the venue. Oconnell street to dublin 4 ways to travel via bus, tram. Brexit glue tariffs delay production of dublin sculpture. Anyone who has ever visited dublin city will no doubt have happened across the daniel oconnell statue on the citys main thoroughfare oconnell street, also named in honor of the great catholic. Oconnell street will come alive with dramatisations, music, and vintage attractions on easter monday as rte recreates the sights and sounds of the city a century ago. Brexit glue tariffs delay production of dublin sculpture for. A guide to tracing your dublin ancestors, by james ryan, 1988.
George website, book directly here from 45 per night and you will find yourself staying in the centre of dublin in our oconnell street hotel. Apr 05, 2021 dublin artist alan phelan was last year commissioned by dublin city council to create a sculpture for the granite plinth on dame street that once supported a statue of daniel oconnell. The civil war in dublin has been the subject of two books in recent years. Oconnell street to dublin 4 ways to travel via bus. Therefore before you take your holiday it is a good idea to do a bit of research into irelands history. Originally named drogheda street, this 45yardwide promenade was built in the 1740s and became a commercial success upon the opening of carlisle bridge, designed by james gandon, in 1793 for pedestrians and 1795 for all traffic. Hop on hop off tour departs from dublin bus head office, 59 upper oconnell street, dublin 1. General post office, oconnell street lower, dublin 1. The 20192020 school year marks the 192nd anniversary of the schools foundation in 1828. The decline of oconnell st in particular exemplifies this. Heres a look at 9 great historical sites in irelands capital city. I like to walk along its treelined median strip, which gets me up close to many irish heroes.
It is south of the viking settlement site at wood quay and east of dublin castle. Posted in dublin history, miscellaneous, social history, tagged dublin, easter 1916, o connell street, postcard, sackville street on october 3, 2010 leave a comment. The only building of any distinction to survive the warfare that swept the street in 1916 and again in 1922 was the general post office, seized as headquarters of. Gpo on o connell street is among the most fascinating and evocative of dublins historic sites. If you are taking the luas red line, you will see us at the oconnell street stop, so if. The first statue honors daniel oconnell 17751847, who demanded in the british parliament that irish catholics have civil rights. Oconnell street is the main thoroughfare of dublin, standing north of trinity college over the river liffey. The street has played an important part in irish history and features several important monuments, including statues. Apr 02, 20 no visit to dublin would be complete without a trip to oconnell street. Museums dublin dublin attractions gpo witness history centre. And guys, if you like what youve read so far, do visit davids blog. Oconnell, noting examples of the wide streets commission 1757.
As part of our series focusing on what makes dublin city unique weve created a series on the history of the streets that make up the heart of the metropolis and this edition takes a look at oconnell street. Gpo museum museums dublin things to do in dublin dublin. Fullday castles and celtic history tour from dublin. The started ireland along the path to independence from england. City sightseeing dublin, 69 oconnell street upper, dublin 2020. Freyne was primarily concerned with reporting the people he encountered over this period and the activities, not least widespread drug dealing, that he witnessed on what is regularly touted as the irish capitals principal thoroughfare. Sraid ui chonaill is a street in the centre of dublin, ireland, running. A couple of weeks ago, the irish times patrick freyne wrote a piece describing twentyfour hours on oconnell street, dublin.
205 389 756 90 1110 382 1401 810 1052 1147 695 313 691 1320 1 172 1440 860 1354 1437 690 45 1384 842 717