Daniel O'Connell 1775-1847 after whom the main streets of both Dublin and Cork are named. Commemorated on stamps and currency, often called the great liberator
for his work fighting for equality for Catholics in 19th century Ireland. He has stood on his plinth on O'Connell Bridge Dublin since 1880, Every day of those 135 years gulls have paid their respect by generously liberating them selves on the poor man's head...