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    What monument in Dublin's O'Connell Street was blown up in 1966?

    Question #67587. Asked by francisk. (Jun 28 06 5:39 PM)


    darkpresence

    		Nelson's Pillar, the Dublin counterpart of Nelson's Column. Blown up by a(n allegedly) rogue IRA unit to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Easter Rising, the top 3/4 were destroyed in the explosion. The army's controlled explosion to finish the job off caused widespread damage. The legend says Nelson's head was never found, and is now somebody's souvenir.

    Jun 28 06, 5:43 PM
    TabbyTom

    		The Nelson Pillar, a monument commemorating Nelson's victory at Trafalgar, and erected in 1808 when Ireland was part of the recently formed United Kingdom.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson's_Pillar

    Jun 28 06, 5:43 PM
    Gnomon

    		The official name of the monument was "The Nelson Pillar", but it was always known as "Nelson's Pillar" to Dubliners.

    Jun 29 06, 2:28 AM
    francisk

    		good answering lads!

    Jun 29 06, 11:43 AM

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