1980 – Jim Larkin Statue, O’Connell Street, Dublin
Sculptor: Oisin Kelly
Facing the former Clery’s department store,
1988 – Replacing Nelson’s Pillar, O’Connell Street, Dublin
An architectural ideas competition to design a replacement monument for the site of Nelson’s Pillar which was demolished in 1966.
1998 – Millenium Mall, O’Connell Street, Dublin
A plan for a vast development opening onto O’Connell Street through the listed facade of the former Carlton Cinema.
2003 – The Dublin Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin
Architect: Ian Ritchie Architects
The Dublin Spire was the winning entry in an architectural competition to provide a replacement for Nelson’s Pillar which was blown up in 1966.
2005 – Unbuilt Royal Dublin Hotel, Dublin
Architect: Ashlin Coleman
Unbuilt proposal by Ashlin Coleman to replace the Royal Dublin Hotel on O’Connell Street with a more modern and upmarket hotel.
2008 – Unbuilt Extension, Gresham Hotel, O’Connell St., Dublin
Architect: Cantrell & Crowley
Unbuilt proposal for a large extension to the existing Gresham Hotel on Upper O’Connell Street.
