O'Connell Bridge , Dublin

O'Connell Bridge is located at one end of O'Connell Street which is the main street in Dublin. It is unusual in that it is a bridge which is as wide as it long. It was given it's name when a statue to Daniel O'Connell was unveiled at on end of the bridge. Daniel O'Connell was a born in Kerry and was adopted by his wealthy uncle. He received a good education and became a Dublin based lawyer who believed in Home Rule for Ireland and set up the Catholic Association in which each member paid a fee and this money was used to help the cause and to help any evicted farmers.