The Michael Davitt Bridge is a swing bridge in County Mayo, Ireland that crosses from the Corraun Peninsula to Achill Island. It is named for Michael Davitt, 19th Century Irish Social campaigner and founder of the National Land League, who officially opened it in 1887. A swing bridge is a bridge that has its primary structural support at or near to its centre, about which it can then pivot horizontally. ... County Mayo (Irish: Maigh Eo, the plain of the yews) is a county on the west coast of Ireland. ... Keem bay on Achill island is said to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Ireland. ... Michael Davitt c. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Irish Land League was an Irish political organization of the late 19th century which aimed to help poor tenant famers. ... 1887 is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar). ...
In 1947, the old bridge, too small to adequately convey vehicular traffic, was abandoned and a new bridge was built along the south side of the original, also called the Michael Davitt Bridge. 1947 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ...
The bridge is maintained by the Mayo County Council. Currently the council is deciding whether to refurbish the bridge or to build a new one.
Edward Killion was the son of Michael Killion of Co. Roscommon
In Würzburg there is a very nice old bridge across the river Main (pronounced "mine") on which there are twelve statues from different saints.
There is a large statue of St. Kilian on the Marienburg Fortress, another large Statue on the old bridge from Wurzburg over the River Main to the Marienburg Fortress, and another Statue of St. Kilian on the Neumunster Church in Wurzburg where the St. Kilian Crypt is located.
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