North City in Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
Grattan Bridge
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 17, 2026
1. Grattan Bridge Marker
Essex Bridge
Erected 1755
Rebuilt by the Dublin Port and Docks Board 1875
Renamed
Grattan Bridge
By the Municipal Council 1875
Right Honble. Peter Paul MSwiney, J.P., Lord Mayor
Robert Warren, D.L., J.P., High Sheriff
Bindon B. Stoney, Engineer
W. J. Doherty, Contractor
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1755.
Location. 53° 20.741′ N, 6° 16.068′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is in North City. It is on Grattan Bridge north of Essex Quay, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Grattan Bridge, Dublin, Leinster D02 TW99, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ancient East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Edward Walsh (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Irish Citizen Army 1916 Memorial (about 180 meters away); Halla na Cathrach / City Hall (about 180 meters away); Irish Citizen Army / Arm Cathartha na hΙireann (about 180 meters away); Barnardo Square / Cearnσg Barnardo (about 180 meters away); First Performance of Handel's Messiah (about 210 meters away); Sergeant Stephen Kelly and Constable Patrick Keena (about 210 meters away); St. Winifred's Well (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.
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From 1872, the bridge was further remodelled (on Westminster Bridge in London) by Parke Neville with further modifications by Bindon Blood Stoney, being widened and flattened with cast iron supports extended out from the stonework so as to carry pavements on either side of the roadway. The bridge was (and is still) lit by ornate lamp standards also in cast iron. The bridge was reopened as Grattan Bridge in 1874, being named after Henry Grattan MP (1746-1820).(Submitted on July 2, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 17, 2026
2. Grattan Bridge
Grattan Bridge has been partially pedestrianized.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 17, 2026
3. Grattan Bridge Marker
Looking over the River Liffey from the Grattan Bridge, the Millennium Bridge and Ha'Penny Bridge can be seen in the distance.
Photographed by Lawrence Publishers, Dublin, circa 1910
4. Grattan Bridge & River Liffey
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 2, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. 4. submitted on July 3, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
