Daniel O'Connell Monument
Daniel O'Connell Monument
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland11,390 contributions
Feb 2022 • Solo
The Daniel O'Connell statue towers over central Ennis, a fitting figure to commemorate, the Catholic emancipator or "liberator" who ran for parliament in this constituency. He was the first Catholic to sit in Westminster for a couple of generations and was central to the repeal of the penal laws that discriminated so severely against Catholics throughout the 17th century.
He stands high on a column and is well worth a stop.
He stands high on a column and is well worth a stop.
Written February 24, 2022
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Alain M
Rome, Italy139 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
This monument in Ennis is a landmark, the symbol of the Kerry man Daniel O'Connell who started new measures for tenants against the British landlords through the Parliament in Westminster. This was the legal star to further improvements to the Irish people.
Written August 23, 2016
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lucyboo87
Miltown Malbay, Ireland1,397 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
This monument was erected 1867 and is of Daniel O'Connell. His hand is raised facing up O'Connell Street. It is surrounded by steps and the statue itself stands on a drum decorated with a scroll of shamrocks. Set on the site of former courthouse, demolished in the year 1852. I have read a lot about it as i enjoy history.
Written October 21, 2017
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torana12 .
151 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
It is a tall landmark in the corner of an intersection in the lovely town center. Shops, banks, delicious restaurants and lively pubs are around the area. Very lively part of town. Tourist information is posted near by. During the day, from the steps of the monument you have a lovely view of the busy O'Connell street were you will find something to shop, eat or just watch. Fun place. Locals are very friendly.
Written October 19, 2017
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Lia M
Province of Munster, Ireland181 contributions
Feb 2022
Good location, can be seen better from other end of the street for a photo. Can sit on it and watch the world go by. Lots of characters there for a friendly chat. Its the heart of the town. Lots of history to it
Written February 10, 2022
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734runner
Drogheda, Ireland248 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
Yes it's a monument. Yes it's dan o Connell. Yes , I won't be going back to see it. It's dark and tall with little going for it
Written July 31, 2019
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Charla L
Saint Louis, MO56 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
Don't go to Ennis to see this monument. Go to this monument to learn a little history and see Ennis. The Tower is surrounded by stores and shops with some of the nicest merchants we found. One actually stepped out of her shop to go into another to ask about a third place for us the find what we were looking to buy! What a community!
Written July 23, 2017
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MarOReilly
Ennis, Ireland1,288 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
The monument as it is known is in the centre of Ennis town where the three roads- abbey Parnell and O'Connell streets meet. There are always people sitting on the steps at its base as it is a central meeting point. Daniel is an historic figure in Irish historical politics and made his stand on home rule from his Clare seat. The monument is on the site of the original courthouse again steeped in the political history of Ireland.
Written August 21, 2016
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Michael Moriarity
Vancouver, Canada3,848 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
Daniel O’Connell is frequently referred to as a key Irish political leader in the 19th Century..He was an active campaigner for Irish Catholic Emancipation…this 40 ft high granite and bronze monument stands at the main thoroughfare of Dublin and represents the winged victory of courage into four pieces..after the Irish Free State was established, this principal street in Dublin was renamed O’Connell Street in his honour..as I strolled along the various streets of Dublin , I would always remember and gaze at this monument of O’Connell and reflect on the many ideas and feelings it represents..
Written October 9, 2024
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Brian O
Ennis, Ireland11 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
Amazingly this monument can make it feel overcast on the sunniest of Irish days. Grey and imposing, a good landmark. But don't stay too long or you will be wondering why you don't feel so good anymore.
Written April 6, 2019
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Your appreciation for the O'Connell history comes through in your entry. Did you know... there's an excellent, first hand description of the two days during which the 1828 election in Ennis unfolded? True. It is written by one of the finest wordsmiths of Ireland, who happens also to be the guy who talked Daniel into standing for the election in the first place. His name is Richard Lalor Sheil, and he and Daniel were close associates, and sometimes opponents, throughout their concurrent careers as Catholic barristers and politicians. You'll be able to find the text of Sheil's description fairly easily, and it's worth the search and the reading time. Eyewitness, eye for drama, gift with words. And a worthy event to boot! (And yes, the author was an uncle of mine.)
Written December 28, 2017
Fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing!
Written March 5, 2018
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