Originally called the Wellington Bridge (after the Duke of Wellington), the name of the bridge changed to Liffey Bridge. The Liffey Bridge remains the bridge's official name to this day - though it is still commonly known as the Ha'penny Bridge.
The Duke of Wellington was not popular in Ireland. Although he was born in Dublin, he wasn't proud of the fact: he is reported to have said, "Just because one is born in a stable, one doesn't have to be a horse". According to some reports Daniel O'Connell responded to this by saying "but being born a man does not mean that the Duke is not an Ass"
Sunday, April 10, 2011
This Bridge commonly known as the Ha'penny Bridge
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