director of the Grand Canal Company

MY JUNE HOLIDAY WEEKEND WALK ALONG PARNELL ROAD

I cannot determine if this road along the canal is in Crumlin or in Harold’s Cross but I suppose that one section in Harold’s Cross while the other is not.

Parnell Bridge listed as being in Crumlin D12] is described as a traditionally constructed bridge in well cut locally-sourced stone resulting in an appealing textured visual effect. It was widened in the twentieth century, resulting in a recently constructed west elevation and soffit to the eastern half. Nonetheless, it retains much of its original character, and it is one of a simple yet distinctive style of bridge found the length of the canal. Named after John Parnell, great-great-grandfather of Charles Stewart Parnell, a director of the Grand Canal Company, it is popularly known as Sally’s Bridge. The Grand Canal and the Royal Canal encircle Dublin city centre and provides a waterway connection between Dublin’s River Liffey and the River Shannon. Construction of the canal began in 1757 and was completed in 1797.