Cemeteries, Parks, Gardens and Nature Reserves of Dublin
Dublin is simply full of parks,gardens and nature reserves - from the small and unusual like the Blessington Street Basin to the truly enormous Phoenix Park. Find a corner of the metropolis to relax in ...
Arbour Hill Cemetery
You really should visit the Arbour Hill cemetery if you are interested in the Easter Rising of 1916 and/or Ireland's military history. If, however, you only have a passing interest and are limited on time ... give it a miss
You really should visit the Arbour Hill cemetery if you are interested in the Easter Rising of 1916 and/or Ireland's military history. If, however, you only have a passing interest and are limited on time ... give it a miss
Notable Cemeteries of Dublin - Where to Meet Dublin's Dead
Dublin has dozens of cemeteries - but not all are worth a visit. Find out which stand out from the usual.
Dublin has dozens of cemeteries - but not all are worth a visit. Find out which stand out from the usual.
Archbishop Ryan Park, Merrion Square
The Archbishop Ryan Park is the park to relax in if you have just visited stately Merrion Square and the Government Buildings. Or the National Gallery. Though the many works of art in the park itself will make you think it is an extension of the gallery.
The Archbishop Ryan Park is the park to relax in if you have just visited stately Merrion Square and the Government Buildings. Or the National Gallery. Though the many works of art in the park itself will make you think it is an extension of the gallery.
Blessington Street Basin
The Blessington Street Basin is a quiet area in the middle of the metropolis, created around a disused water reservoir near the Mater Hospital - worth seeking out if you are in the vicinity.
The Blessington Street Basin is a quiet area in the middle of the metropolis, created around a disused water reservoir near the Mater Hospital - worth seeking out if you are in the vicinity.
Bull Island
A paradise for birdwatchers, a good place for beach life, a breath of fresh air just a few minutes from Dublin City ... and home of the Bull Island Mouse.
A paradise for birdwatchers, a good place for beach life, a breath of fresh air just a few minutes from Dublin City ... and home of the Bull Island Mouse.
Dubh Linn Gardens, Dublin Castle
The Dubh Linn Gardens are a park not many people know about - hidden behind Dublin Castle, doubling as a helicopter landing site and rarely visited by tourists.
The Dubh Linn Gardens are a park not many people know about - hidden behind Dublin Castle, doubling as a helicopter landing site and rarely visited by tourists.
Garden of Remembrance, Parnell Square
The Garden of Remembrance is an oasis of peace and an opportunity for contemplation in the middle of Dublin's notoriously busy Northside - and a tribute to all those who fought and died for Irish freedom.
The Garden of Remembrance is an oasis of peace and an opportunity for contemplation in the middle of Dublin's notoriously busy Northside - and a tribute to all those who fought and died for Irish freedom.
Glasnevin Cemetery, Glasnevin (Dublin)
Glasnevin Cemetery is a hidden gem and part of the most interesting sights of Dublin. Some of those who found their final resting place in Glasnevin are amongst the most important historical figures of Ireland.
Glasnevin Cemetery is a hidden gem and part of the most interesting sights of Dublin. Some of those who found their final resting place in Glasnevin are amongst the most important historical figures of Ireland.
Glasnevin Cemetery Image Gallery
Glasnevin Cemetery, within easy reach of Dublin's city center, is one of the most astounding necropolis in the world. Take a walk with me ...
Glasnevin Cemetery, within easy reach of Dublin's city center, is one of the most astounding necropolis in the world. Take a walk with me ...
Iveagh Gardens
The Iveagh Gardens are a truly hidden gem and seldom discovered by tourist and local alike - quieter than other Dublin parks.
The Iveagh Gardens are a truly hidden gem and seldom discovered by tourist and local alike - quieter than other Dublin parks.
Mount Jerome Cemetery (Harold's Cross, Dublin)
If you like cemeteries you will love Mount Jerome Cemetery, often called Harold's Cross Cemetery - here wealthy Victorians set monuments to themselves, built to last. Not always too successful ...
If you like cemeteries you will love Mount Jerome Cemetery, often called Harold's Cross Cemetery - here wealthy Victorians set monuments to themselves, built to last. Not always too successful ...
Mount Jerome Cemetery Image Gallery
Harold's Cross Cemetery, or more precise the Mount Jerome Cemetery in Harold's Cross, is one of Dublin's finest burial grounds. It has been compared to Pere-Lachaise in Paris and Highgate Cemetery in London ... quite rightly so.
Harold's Cross Cemetery, or more precise the Mount Jerome Cemetery in Harold's Cross, is one of Dublin's finest burial grounds. It has been compared to Pere-Lachaise in Paris and Highgate Cemetery in London ... quite rightly so.
National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin
The National Botanic Gardens are Ireland's premier center for all things horticultural - especially popular with Dubliners out for an aesthetically pleasing Sunday stroll through (tamed) nature.
The National Botanic Gardens are Ireland's premier center for all things horticultural - especially popular with Dubliners out for an aesthetically pleasing Sunday stroll through (tamed) nature.
Phoenix Park
One of the largest parks in the world and one of Dublin's main sights, the Phoenix Park contains a large number of attractions and is one of the favorite destinations for Dubliners wanting to get out of "the big smoke".
One of the largest parks in the world and one of Dublin's main sights, the Phoenix Park contains a large number of attractions and is one of the favorite destinations for Dubliners wanting to get out of "the big smoke".
St. Anne's Park and Rose Gardens
St. Anne's Park and Rose Gardens was once the place of a stately mansion belonging to the Guinness family, now it is a park for every Dubliner to enjoy. A bit out of the way, but worth going!
St. Anne's Park and Rose Gardens was once the place of a stately mansion belonging to the Guinness family, now it is a park for every Dubliner to enjoy. A bit out of the way, but worth going!
St. Audoen's Park
St. Audoen's Park is a rarely visited park - though the park lies in plain view, the entrances are slightly hidden. A good place to take a rest after visiting the cathedrals.
St. Audoen's Park is a rarely visited park - though the park lies in plain view, the entrances are slightly hidden. A good place to take a rest after visiting the cathedrals.
St. Patrick's Park
St. Patrick's Park is just the place to take a breather after visiting St. Patrick's Cathedral.
St. Patrick's Park is just the place to take a breather after visiting St. Patrick's Cathedral.
St. Stephen's Green
St. Stephen's Green is the front lawn on which Dublin's office workers and clerks relax during lunch hour - and maybe the true center of Dublin. No visit to Dublin would be complete without a stroll through it.
St. Stephen's Green is the front lawn on which Dublin's office workers and clerks relax during lunch hour - and maybe the true center of Dublin. No visit to Dublin would be complete without a stroll through it.
War Memorial Gardens, Islandbridge
The War Memorial Gardens are Ireland's least favorite monument, seldom used for its original purpose ... but a good place for a stroll.
The War Memorial Gardens are Ireland's least favorite monument, seldom used for its original purpose ... but a good place for a stroll.