Dublin City Council is seeking the public's views on naming the bridge over the Royal Canal in Croke Park.
A proposal to name Clonliffe Bridge in Russell Street 'Bloody Sunday Bridge' has been approved by the council's memorials and naming committee.
The bridge was named to mark the events of Bloody Sunday, November 21, 1920, when Crown forces opened fire on spectators at a match in Croke Park between Dublin and Tipperary.
After 90 seconds of shooting, 14 people were dead or in critical condition, and many more had been injured.
Perry Robinson (11), and Jerome O'Leary (10), who were both shot dead from the bridge by British forces, were the first casualties that day.
The Commemorations & Designating Committee is obligated by the City Council's Commemorative Naming Policy to consult the general public before naming significant infrastructure, such as the bridge across the Royal Canal.
The committee's chair, Cllr. Mcheál Mac Donncha, urged participants to participate in the consultation by saying:
The bridge should be called in honour of those who died and were injured in and around Croke Park on that tragic day in Irish history, according to the Commemorations and Naming Committee.
"Our folks consistently demonstrate their great interest in the history of our city, therefore we welcome their ideas and look forward to engaging with them."
The final choice on the bridge's name will be determined by the entire City Council, and it will be guided by the findings of the consultation.
The public consultation, which is open to submissions at https://dcpla.ie/bloody-sunday, expires on September 9, 2022.
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