parks dublin

The history of St. Stephen's Green, in the heart of Dublin, goes back to Medieval times. It was the generosity of Lord Ardilaun, who gave it to the nation in 1880, that created the Green as we know it today and made it a public park. This fully illustrated centenary booklet gives the history of the Green, and contains descriptions of its landscape, trees, birds, statues, memorials and other special features....

The main entrance to the park is on Parkgate Street in Dublin 7. The Phoenix Park is made up of extensive lawns, tree-lined pathways, nature trails, lakes as well as ornamental gardens. Admission to the park is free and you'll also get the chance to see a deer or two as it's home to a herd of wild deer.
Attractions within the park include Dublin Zoo, the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, the Wellington Monument, the Papal Cross, which was erected in memory of Pope John Paul II's visit in 19...

The Park:

140 ha (345 acres). This linear park follows the Tolka River Valley for 8km from Mulhuddart to Ashtown. The pasturelands and playing fields of the upper section give way to woodlands, undulating fields and wetlands, providing varied landscapes and natural habitats for a wide variety of fauna. There is an elevated boardwalk opposite the town centre, Blanchardstown, a viewing bridge and a variety of playing pitches....

St Endas Park, where the young patriot and poet Patrick Pearse ran an Irish-speaking school, Scoil Eanna. It was from here that Patrick and his brother William went out to fight on Easter Monday in 1916. Both were executed for their parts as leaders of the easter rising. The school now houses a small museum which commemorates the Pearse Brothers....

Swords Town Park was opened by Dublin County Council in 1987. It was the site of Swords House, the home of the Taylors of Swords from the early fifteenth century. A member of the family, Francis Taylor who distinguised himself in the civil and business life of Dublin city, was beatified in September 27th 1992 by Pope John Paul II....

The Park: 89 ha (220 acres)

Woodland habitats, wetlands and rolling grassland, punctuated by archaeological remains, comprise this lovely linear park along the ward River Valley.

Features of particular interest include some 12th century fortifications and the remains of an Italian garden. There are numerous viewing points, picnic sites, children's playground, playing pitches and tennis courts within the park's boundaries....

Market Park has an extensive area of woodland and a 19th century, restored house within its grounds. Enquiries phone 01 2942083...

Marlay Park was once a private estate, but it is now a public park with terrific family amenities including play areas, a golf course, miniature railway, lakes, woods and parkland. The stables beside the estate mansion are now home to thriving crafts studios and shops. Marlay Park is also the starting point of the Wicklow Way, a long-distance walk that winds its way through the Wicklow Mountains, and on to Co Kilkenny where it ends in the town of Graiguenamanagh....

Fernhill covers 40 acres of parkland and contains thousands of plants. The newcomer can take the trail marked out by the numbered logs, this walk takes about 45 minutes....

Built by Rev. Robert Taylor in 1738, this fine 18th century country-manor house is surrounded by 80ha of woodlands and gardens.

It overlooks the sea 30km north of Dublin city. Ardgillan houses the permanent exhibition of 17th century "Down Survey" maps of Ireland.

The garden contains a fine Victorian conservatory and rose garden. A unique 20 alcove fruit wall is one of the features of the Walled Garden which also includes sections for herbs, vegetables and Irish plants.