. History of ancient and modern Dublin; or, Visitor's guide to the metropolis of Ireland ... terior is divided intoa body and side aisles by a splendid colonnade,which runs parallel to each side, and forms atthe west end a circular termination, under whichthe principal altar is placed. There are also twoside altars near the grand entrance. The ceil-ing is circular, and beautifully laid out in com-paktments of ornamental panels and expense of erecting this edifice is defrayedby public subscriptions; the sum estimated forits completion was =£50,000. NEZSONS PILLAR. This tribute of
. History of ancient and modern Dublin; or, Visitor's guide to the metropolis of Ireland ... terior is divided intoa body and side aisles by a splendid colonnade,which runs parallel to each side, and forms atthe west end a circular termination, under whichthe principal altar is placed. There are also twoside altars near the grand entrance. The ceil-ing is circular, and beautifully laid out in com-paktments of ornamental panels and expense of erecting this edifice is defrayedby public subscriptions; the sum estimated forits completion was =£50,000. NEZSONS PILLAR. This tribute of national gratitude to the me-mory of our great naval hero, stands near to thePost Office, in Sackviile-street. It consists ofa pedestal, column and capital, of the Tuscanorder; the whole being surmounted by a well-executed statue of Lord Nelson leaning againstthe capstan of a ship. There are within thepedestal and column one hundred and sixty-eight stone steps, forming an ascent to the top,v^ hich is protected by a parapet and iron this elevated situation, in clear weather,. PO^ST OFFICE. Vide p. 217.
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