Blind Lady Injustice

I lived in Dublin for 5 years so I know it quite well but it wasn't until I took 2 German visitors on a walking tour of the city that I seen the little details that were right under my nose all along.
Blind lady justice that is the symbol of law and order throughout the globe is somewhat different in Dublin. I will explain so after we look at the original statute.

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So here is the normal statute of blind lady justice. She looks out upon the city or town to offer the people of the city peace of mind that she is protecting them. She is blindfolded to symbolise blind from discrimination. Her weighing scales are balanced showing fairness. Her sword is down by her side. She has power but will only use when necesary.

So for those of you that do not know Irish history, we spent 800 years being ruled by the British Empire. This was not a popular 800 years with the Irish and there were many rebellions and uprisings. We finally acheived our independance in 1922. The English based themselves out of Dublin Castle in our capital city and in 1751 the statute of blind lady justce was unveiled. But there were a few differences..... Lets take a look.....

The second photo is the inside of Dublin Castle. Notice how her back is to the city. She is protecting the people in the castle instead. The English settlers.
She doesnt have a blindfold and she is smiling down at her sword which is drawn. There is a nice little 4 line stanza about our statute.

The Statue of Justice,
mark well her station,
her face to the castle
and her arse to the nation!

Isn't that just a glorious little reminder of our past with the British. I walked past lady justice every day and never copped on that she was unique. Now there are many country where the sword is drawn but she always looks out among the population to show her protection. I found this fascinating.