New Dublin bridge to honour Rosie Hackett opens

The newest bridge over the Liffey was officially unveiled today in honour of a forgotten hero of Ireland’s fight for independence.

New Dublin bridge to honour Rosie Hackett opens
Tue, 20 May, 2014 - 18:40

The newest bridge over the Liffey was officially unveiled today in honour of a forgotten hero of Ireland’s fight for independence.

The Rosie Hackett Bridge remembers the 1916 veteran and is the first link across the river to be named after a woman.

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