- The airspace had been empty since 1966 when the IRA blew up a previous monument called Nelson's Pillar because it had a statue of the admiral on top.
- The Nelson Pillar Act was passed in 1967, transferring responsibility for the site of the monument from the Nelson Pillar Trustees to Dublin Corporation.
- former column and statue in Dublin, Ireland. Nelson Pillar. edit. Statements. instance of. victory column. end time. March 1966. 0 references. inception.
- This beautifully composed photograph of Nelson's Pillar appeared in the Official Guide To Dublin published by the Corporation in 1963.
- • The removal of Nelson’s Pillar after it was bombed in 1966. The Irish Republican Publicity Bureau says it is in no way connected with the incident.
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- The area formerly occupied by Nelson's Pillar was subsequently a parking area for CIE Dublin buses & colloquially known as Nelsons patch.
- Fifty years after leaving O'Connell Street, Nelson's Pillar has finally returned - but this time it's made out of LEGO.
- The site of the Pillar is now occupied by the Dublin Spire. ... Nelson’s pillar was a constant presence of daily life, looming over the work of the city.