Garden of Remembrance

The Garden of Remembrance is a memorial park in Parnell Square, Dublin, Ireland. The sunken layout follows a cross shape and features a pool lined with blue and green mosaic tiles, framed by raised lawns and stone benches for sitting and thought.

President Eamon de Valera opened the site in 1966 to honor those who fought for Irish freedom between 1798 and 1921. The location is where the Irish Volunteers formed in 1913, and where several leaders of the 1916 Rising were held before their transfer to Kilmainham Gaol.

At the center stands a bronze sculpture showing the Children of Lir, figures from Irish legend who transform into swans. This tale of change echoes the purpose of the space itself, inviting visitors to reflect on renewal and memory.

Entry is free, and the site is open from April through September between 8:30 and 18:00. During October to March, hours shift to 9:30 to 16:00, so plan according to the season.

The site served as a gathering point during preparations for the Easter Rising, and many of those later executed spent their final free hours there. The mosaic tiles in the pool depict weapons thrown into water, a symbol of laying down arms.

Location: Dublin

Inception: 1966

GPS coordinates: 53.35375,-6.26403

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:29