Charles Stewart Parnell Statue

It seems that Parnell was not just revered in his own country but in England also where he was considered by many to be one of the greatest politicians of the 19^th century… his ongoing fight for Home Rule and belief in an Ireland that had no boundaries would lead many to believe he was a sort of uncrowned King of Ireland in his time.
This monument looks down over the heart of Dublin, its size brings home the power of the man it commemorates. at its foot the figure of Parnell is one of confidence and leadership. he did great things for this country and this monument is at least a small gesture to his amazingly lasting and important contributions.

The Uncrowned King of Ireland, who came crashing down from his pedestal for following his heart, a tireless campaigner for Home Rule and a wonderful parliamentarian. Charles Stewart Parnell’s life has the makings of a Greek tragedy, but is one of the most important in Irish history. His romance with Kitty O’Shea is the stuff most romance novelists can’t even dream of, and has been the subject of poetry, song and literature ever since.
The quote on the statue itself is one of the most famous to ever come out of Ireland, on a par with Emmett’s (though Parnell definately said this one!).
A man who united Ireland only to tear it apart at the seams, his demise led directly to the tearing apart of the Irish parliamentary presence in Westminster for decades, and his influence has rarely been surpassed.
OK, that sounds like the biggest load of boloney ever, but it’s true. He is one of the most influential figures in Irish political history, yet is loved for his love of a married woman. You just can’t make this stuff up!

It’s a great sounding inscription:
No man has a right to fix the boundary to the march of a nation. No man has a right to say to his country thus far shalt thou go and no further. We have never attempted to fix the né plus ultra to the progress of Irelands nationhood and we never shall
Unfortunately, as the Da pointed out to me, he happens to be pointing at Conways– a pub at the very heart of the planning corruption scandals.
A great idealist nonetheless.

As you walk towards Parnell Square you are greeted by this impressive statue of one of the many important figures in our nation’s history.
Infront of the imposing huge lump of granite is the commanding pose of this notable man, Charles Stewart Parnell. It’s a photo must for any visiting tourists or history boffs.
Charles Stewart Parnell. Parnell is known for creating the first modern political Irish party.
‘He had the power to make and unmake governments in the United Kingdom and converted the British Prime Minister Gladstone to Irish Home Rule.’ — Wikipedia.