Description:
- Opened by President Eamon de Valera in 1966 for the fiftieth anniversary of the Easter Rising, this rather austere park serves as a fitting tribute to its martyred leaders. Daithi Hanly designed the lawns, which encircle a mosaic-tiled pool. The mosaic depicts swords, shields and arms, all broken to represent peace. At one end of the park stands a bronze statue of the Children of Lir, sculpted by Oisin Kelly. The children are an important part of Irish folklore - according to legend, they were turned into swans by their jealous stepmother for 900 years. They became human again after this time but, frail and weak, died soon afterwards. To this day, killing a swan in Ireland is illegal.
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Contact:
- tel: +353 1 647 2498 / +353 1 874 3074
Address:
- Parnell Square East
- Dublin 1
Neighborhood:
O'Connell Street & City CentreHours:
- Nov-Feb: 11a-4p M-Su, Mar-Apr & Oct: 11a-7p M-Su, May-Sep: 9:30a-8p
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