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{{Short description|Bridge over the River Liffey in Ireland}} |
{{Short description|Bridge over the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland}} |
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|design = [[Arch bridge]] (iron) |
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|designer = [[George Halpin]] |
|designer = [[George Halpin]] |
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|preceded = [[Frank Sherwin Bridge]] |
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|followed = [[James Joyce Bridge]] |
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|material = [[Cast iron]] (arch), [[wrought iron]] (deck), [[granite]] (abutments) |
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|length = 29m |
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===Barrack bridge=== |
===Barrack bridge=== |
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The original wooden bridge on this site, built in 1670, was officially named ''Barrack Bridge'' because of the proximity of the Royal Barracks. However, it became known locally as ''Bloody Bridge'', following an incident in which ferrymen attempted to destroy the bridge on several occasions (in an ill-fated attempt to protect their livelihoods). Twenty men were arrested and while they were being transferred to the Bridewell Prison, a rescue attempt was made resulting in the death of four men.<ref name=Archiseek>{{cite web|url= http://ireland.archiseek.com/buildings_ireland/dublin/bridges/omore.html | publisher = Archiseek |work= Dublin bridges | title= Rory O'More Bridge | archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20071215173830/http://ireland.archiseek.com/buildings_ireland/dublin/bridges/omore.html | archivedate= 15 December 2007 }}</ref> |
The original wooden bridge on this site, built in 1670, was officially named ''Barrack Bridge'' because of the proximity of the [[Collins Barracks, Dublin|Royal Barracks]]. However, it became known locally as ''Bloody Bridge'', following an incident in which ferrymen attempted to destroy the bridge on several occasions (in an ill-fated attempt to protect their livelihoods). Twenty men were arrested and while they were being transferred to the Bridewell Prison, a rescue attempt was made resulting in the death of four men.<ref name=Archiseek>{{cite web|url= http://ireland.archiseek.com/buildings_ireland/dublin/bridges/omore.html | publisher = Archiseek |work= Dublin bridges | title= Rory O'More Bridge | archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20071215173830/http://ireland.archiseek.com/buildings_ireland/dublin/bridges/omore.html | archivedate= 15 December 2007 }}</ref> |
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The timber bridge was replaced by a stone bridge in 1704, and in 1811, a stone and masonry gateway known as the [[Richmond Tower (Kilmainham)|Richmond Tower]] was constructed beside it by the architect [[Francis Johnston (architect)|Francis Johnston]]. This tower was later relocated to the [[Royal Hospital, Kilmainham]] after traffic congestion increased with the arrival of the railway in 1847.<ref>{{cite book|last=Guinness|first= Desmond|author2=Jacqueline O'Brien|year=1994|title=Dublin: A Grand Tour|location=London|publisher= Weidenfeld & Nicolson|isbn= 0-297-8322-47|page=38}}</ref> The Barrack Bridge was replaced in 1859 by the [[cast-iron]] structure which is present to this day.<ref name="PhillipsHamilton">{{cite report|url= http://www.berthamilton.com/13329.pdf | title= Project history of Dublin's River Liffey bridges| work= Bridge Engineering 156 Issue BE4 | publisher= Phillips & Hamilton}}</ref> |
The timber bridge was replaced by a stone bridge in 1704, and in 1811, a stone and masonry gateway known as the [[Richmond Tower (Kilmainham)|Richmond Tower]] was constructed beside it by the architect [[Francis Johnston (architect)|Francis Johnston]]. This tower was later relocated to the [[Royal Hospital, Kilmainham]] after traffic congestion increased with the arrival of the railway in 1847.<ref>{{cite book|last=Guinness|first= Desmond|author2=Jacqueline O'Brien|year=1994|title=Dublin: A Grand Tour|location=London|publisher= Weidenfeld & Nicolson|isbn= 0-297-8322-47|page=38}}</ref> The Barrack Bridge was replaced in 1859 by the [[cast-iron]] structure which is present to this day.<ref name="PhillipsHamilton">{{cite report|url= http://www.berthamilton.com/13329.pdf | title= Project history of Dublin's River Liffey bridges| work= Bridge Engineering 156 Issue BE4 | publisher= Phillips & Hamilton}}</ref> |
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===Queen Victoria bridge=== |
===Queen Victoria bridge (Victoria and Albert bridge)=== |
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Designed by [[George Halpin]], the bridge was fabricated at the foundry of [[Robert Daglish#Robert Daglish (1809-1883)|Robert Daglish]] in [[St Helens, Merseyside|St Helens]], [[Lancashire]], from cast iron (with a [[wrought iron]] deck) and is supported on [[granite]] abutments.<ref name="PhillipsHamilton"/> Both the upstream and the downstream sides of the bridge were transported by ship and brought up river to be manoeuvred into position at the site. The bridge was completed in 1859 and opened to the public in 1861 by [[Queen Victoria]] and [[Albert, Prince Consort|Prince Albert]] as the ''Victoria & Albert Bridge'' (or the ''Queen Victoria Bridge'').<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.bridgesofdublin.ie/bridges/rory-omore-bridge | publisher= Dublin City Council | work = Bridges of Dublin | title= Rory O’More Bridge |accessdate= 11 March 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{Structurae|id=20005740}}</ref> |
Designed by [[George Halpin]], the bridge was fabricated at the foundry of [[Robert Daglish#Robert Daglish (1809-1883)|Robert Daglish]] in [[St Helens, Merseyside|St Helens]], [[Lancashire]], from cast iron (with a [[wrought iron]] deck) and is supported on [[granite]] abutments.<ref name="PhillipsHamilton"/> Both the upstream and the downstream sides of the bridge were transported by ship and brought up river to be manoeuvred into position at the site. The bridge was completed in 1859 and opened to the public in 1861 by [[Queen Victoria]] and [[Albert, Prince Consort|Prince Albert]] as the ''Victoria & Albert Bridge'' (or the ''Queen Victoria Bridge'').<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.bridgesofdublin.ie/bridges/rory-omore-bridge | publisher= Dublin City Council | work = Bridges of Dublin | title= Rory O’More Bridge |accessdate= 11 March 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{Structurae|id=20005740}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=CO. DUBLIN, DUBLIN, VICTORIA & ALBERT BRIDGE Dictionary of Irish Architects - |url=https://www.dia.ie/works/view/39010/building/CO.+DUBLIN%2C+DUBLIN%2C+VICTORIA+%26+ALBERT+BRIDGE |website=www.dia.ie |access-date=14 July 2023}}</ref> |
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===Rory O'More bridge=== |
===Rory O'More bridge=== |
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Latest revision as of 21:30, 26 July 2024
Rory O'More Bridge Droichead Ruaraí Uí Mhóra | |
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 View of Rory O'More Bridge from Frank Sherwin Bridge | |
| Coordinates | 53°20′48″N 6°17′02″W / 53.3467°N 6.284°W |
| Crosses | River Liffey |
| Locale | Dublin, Ireland |
| Preceded by | Frank Sherwin Bridge |
| Followed by | James Joyce Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch bridge (iron) |
| Material | Cast iron (arch), wrought iron (deck), granite (abutments) |
| Total length | 29m |
| Width | 10m |
| No. of spans | 1 |
| History | |
| Designer | George Halpin |
| Opened | First 1670: Bloody Bridge Rebuilt 1675: Barrack Bridge Rebuilt 1859: Victoria & Albert Bridge Renamed 1930s: Rory O'More Bridge |
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Rory O'More Bridge (Irish: Droichead Ruaraí Uí Mhóra)[1] is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland and joining Watling Street (by the Guinness grounds) to Ellis Street and the north quays.
History
[edit]Barrack bridge
[edit]The original wooden bridge on this site, built in 1670, was officially named Barrack Bridge because of the proximity of the Royal Barracks. However, it became known locally as Bloody Bridge, following an incident in which ferrymen attempted to destroy the bridge on several occasions (in an ill-fated attempt to protect their livelihoods). Twenty men were arrested and while they were being transferred to the Bridewell Prison, a rescue attempt was made resulting in the death of four men.[2]
The timber bridge was replaced by a stone bridge in 1704, and in 1811, a stone and masonry gateway known as the Richmond Tower was constructed beside it by the architect Francis Johnston. This tower was later relocated to the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham after traffic congestion increased with the arrival of the railway in 1847.[3] The Barrack Bridge was replaced in 1859 by the cast-iron structure which is present to this day.[4]
Queen Victoria bridge (Victoria and Albert bridge)
[edit]Designed by George Halpin, the bridge was fabricated at the foundry of Robert Daglish in St Helens, Lancashire, from cast iron (with a wrought iron deck) and is supported on granite abutments.[4] Both the upstream and the downstream sides of the bridge were transported by ship and brought up river to be manoeuvred into position at the site. The bridge was completed in 1859 and opened to the public in 1861 by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as the Victoria & Albert Bridge (or the Queen Victoria Bridge).[5][6][7]
Rory O'More bridge
[edit]The bridge was renamed in the 1930s for Rory O'More (1600–1655), one of the key figures from the plot to capture Dublin as part of the Irish Rebellion of 1641.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Droichead Ruaraí Uí Mhóra". Database of Placenames' Commission. Logainm.ie. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
- ^ "Rory O'More Bridge". Dublin bridges. Archiseek. Archived from the original on 15 December 2007.
- ^ Guinness, Desmond; Jacqueline O'Brien (1994). Dublin: A Grand Tour. London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson. p. 38. ISBN 0-297-8322-47.
- ^ a b Project history of Dublin's River Liffey bridges (PDF). Bridge Engineering 156 Issue BE4 (Report). Phillips & Hamilton.
- ^ "Rory O'More Bridge". Bridges of Dublin. Dublin City Council. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
- ^ Rory O'More Bridge at Structurae
- ^ "CO. DUBLIN, DUBLIN, VICTORIA & ALBERT BRIDGE Dictionary of Irish Architects -". www.dia.ie. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ^ "Gallery - Rory O'More Bridge". Bridges of Dublin. Dublin City Council. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
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