1925 – Nos. 9-11 Upper O’Connell Street, Dublin
Plain granite finished building whose sole decorative feature is the corner to Cathedral Street and a rather clumsy balcony.
1753 – No.42 Upper O’Connell Street, Dublin
The last remnant of the Georgian era of O’Connell Street, No. 42 is now part of the hotel next door.
1863 – No. 60 Upper O’Connell Street, Dublin
Architect: William G. Murray
Built as the Colonial Insurance Company in 1863, this office building has a fine streetlevel stone facade unfortunately painted in rather garish colours.
1869 – Nos. 63-64 Upper O’Connell Street, Dublin
Architect: Charles Geoghegan
A pair of 18th century houses that were remodeled in 1869 for the Royal Bank by Charles Geoghegan.
1913 – No. 62 Upper O’Connell Street, Dublin
Architect: A.V. O’Rourke
With its giant Ionic order, this former theatre (the Pillar Picture House) is now sadly in use as a fast food restaurant.
1917 – No.3 Upper O’Connell Street, Dublin
Architect: Francis Bergin
Supposedly built with girders salvaged from the wreck of the GPO, No.3 is part of a cohesive terrace of red brick buildings with a continuous cornice.
1853 – Former Bank, O’Connell Street, Dublin
Architect: David Bryce
Built for Standard Life Assurance, the former National Irish branch on O’Connell Street has a striking pediment sculpted by Sir John Steele.
1910 – Parnell Monument, O’Connell Street, Dublin
Architect: Henry Bacon, G.P. Sheridan, Augustus Saint Gaudens
A long drawn out project, the Parnell Monument was designed by Dublin-born American sculptor Augustus Saint Gaudens with the assistance of two architects –
1879 – Sir John Gray Statue, O’Connell Street, Dublin
Sculptor: Thomas Farrell
The statue celebrating Sir John Gray (1816-75) for his efforts in bringing a water supply to Dublin in 1868.
1880 – O’Connell Monument, O’Connell Street, Dublin
Sculptor: John Henry Foley
Built to commemorate the “Liberator” Daniel O’Connell (1775-1847) after whom the street was renamed after independence.
