On March 8, 1966, a republican bomb severely damaged the upper section of Nelson's Pillar, a prominent monument in O'Connell Street, Dublin. The explosion occurred in the early hours of the morning, causing significant structural damage to the statue of Horatio Nelson. The incident was widely seen as a symbolic act against British influence in Ireland, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the Easter Rising. Due to the extensive damage and safety concerns, the remaining portion of the pillar was officially demolished by the Irish Army three days later, marking the end of a controversial landmark in the city's landscape.
