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Daniel O'Connell - Dónall Ó Conaill

Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry 1775 - Genoa 1847
often referred to as The Liberator or The Emancipator, Irish political leader. He campaigned for Catholic Emancipation and repeal of the Act of Union which combined Great Britain and Ireland
(Wikipedia)

John Hogan
Fonderie de Eck et Durand
1857

Limerick - Luimneach / Daniel O'Connell - <i>Dónall Ó Conaill</i>

Description

Bronze statue of O'Connell as a neo-classical figure as a Roman with a toga and gravitas. Under the toga he wears contemporary clothes, and the text of the Act of Catholic Emancipation is prominent in his left hand.

This statue is the first outdoor public statue of O'Connell.

Inscription(s)

O'CONNELL

erected
MDCCCLVII

Signature

hogan fecit | A.D. LVI.
Fonderie de eck et durand | paris

Limerick - Luimneach / Daniel O'Connell - Dónall Ó Conaill

Sculptor

John Hogan (Tallow 1800 - 1858), Irish sculptor, father of John V. Hogan. (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Limerick City Council, Monuments & Memorials.
Limerick's Life, Statues in Limerick City.

Locatie (N 52°39'32" - W 8°37'54") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: ie252; Photograph: 18 June 2014
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