Plaza Irlanda, Square in Caballito, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Plaza Irlanda is a large public square in the Caballito neighborhood of Buenos Aires, near the border with Flores. It covers a wide area with lawns, paved walkways, and many trees, and is surrounded by Gaona Avenue and Donato Álvarez, Neuquén, and Seguí streets.

The land was bought by the Irish Catholic Association in 1897 and used for grazing and football matches. In 1922, the city purchased it, and the square was inaugurated in 1927.

The name of the square honors the Irish community that once owned this land. Today, visitors can see a monument to the Irish flag and a plaque commemorating the donation of the land, and the square is used for local markets and outdoor events.

The square has several entrances and is easy to reach on foot or by bus from nearby streets. It is a good place to rest during a walk, with paths that are mostly flat and accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.

Before becoming a square, the land hosted a brick kiln project that neighbors opposed, and later a club for the Italian ball game pallone. These episodes show how the space was contested and used before it became a public park.