O'Connell Bridge
O'Connell Bridge (Irish: Droichead Uí Chonaill) is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland, which joins O'Connell Street to D'Olier Street, Westmoreland Street and the south quays.
O'Connell Bridge Droichead Uí Chonaill | |
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O'Connell Bridge viewed from the west | |
| Coordinates | 53.3473°N 6.2591°W |
| Crosses | River Liffey |
| Locale | Dublin, Ireland |
| Other name(s) | Carlisle Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Material | Granite, portland stone |
| Total length | ~45m |
| Width | ~50m (~47m between parapets) |
| No. of spans | 3 |
| History | |
| Designer | James Gandon |
| Construction start | 1791 (reconstruction commenced 1877) |
| Construction end | 1794 (reconstruction completed 1882) |
| Location | |
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