Timeline
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1641
Rory O’More is a leader of the rebellion which ultimately fails.
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1670
Dublin’s second bridge, a wooden structure is built on this site.
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1671
The apprentices attack the bridge, a second and perhaps a third bridge is built.
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1695
The first of the anti Catholic Penal Laws is enacted.
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c1700
A four arch stone bridge replaces the ill fated wooden bridge.
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1701
The foundation stone of The Barracks is laid.
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1829
Catholic Emancipation, long fought for, is gained.
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1858
Construction of the new bridge commences.
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1861
The Victoria and Albert cast iron bridge opens.
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1920
The first ever Liffey Swim commences from the upstream side of the bridge.
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1929
One hundred years of Catholic Emancipation is celebrated with Benediction on the bridge, the bridge is renamed Emancipation Bridge.
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1939
The bridge is renamed the Rory O’More Bridge.