Fusiliers' Arch

The Fusiliers' Arch is a granite structure at the Grafton Street entrance to St Stephen's Green, rising approximately 10 meters into the air. Limestone plaques with inscriptions and bronze decorative elements mark the monument, making it a notable landmark in central Dublin.

The monument was erected in 1907 to commemorate soldiers who died during the Second Boer War in South Africa from 1899 to 1902. Its standing in Dublin became complicated by the bullet marks it sustained during the 1916 Easter Rising.

The arch is named after the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, a military unit whose legacy remains visible in the city's public spaces. Walking through it, visitors encounter a place where Dublin's complicated past with military service intersects with everyday life.

The arch stands at a clearly visible point at the park entrance and is easily reached on foot, especially when arriving from Grafton Street. Multiple bus lines run nearby, and the Luas tram Green Line has a station right at St Stephen's Green.

Carved beneath the arch are six battlefield names from the South African war: Talana, Ladysmith, Colenso, Tugela Heights, Hartshill, and Laings Nek. Visitors often overlook these details despite their significance to the military history recorded on the monument.

Location: Dublin

Inception: 1907

Official opening: 1907

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

GPS coordinates: 53.33965,-6.26052

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:44