Just like so many other memorials and tributes, this one is dedicated to victims of battle-people fighting for their rights and freedom. No matter the culture, this seems to be a prevailing characteristic of humanity-we like to fight each other. It's a lovely little garden with a water feature in the center. There's a large sculpture at the end which depicts four children who were transformed into swans and will turn back into humans after 900 years, according to the legend of the Children of Lir. read more

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One of the must see free gardens and parks in Dublin. We met our tour guide here as he deemed it the "staple of the city center" and talked about the significance of the Garden of Remembrance. If you've taken any time to study Irish history - you'll know the Irish fought for their land and freedoms for centuries and often times, they were not the victors. In the few years spent traveling to Ireland you'll hear a lot of the Irish people's plight for freedom and it was never an easy battle. Essentially this garden of remembrance signifies the Irish people and their contributions towards fighting for their freedoms. What I found interesting is that Our tour guide called himself a "blue blood" which in simpler terms he referred to him being a true Dublin local and that these garden means a lot to his people and those working in the city. He taught us a lot about the grounds, the fountains and statues. We toured the grounds with him and they were very nice and well kept. While looking over the fountain statues we were introduced to one of the groundskeepers as well. As lovely as it is it's also a somber place. We were told the story of what the children and swan statue represents, an Irish folklore. All interesting stuff and while the garden is free, I'd highly recommend hiring a local guide as there is so much we wouldn't have learned had we not had someone to tell us the history and stories of what we were looking at on the grounds. read more

Gayle and I took a quiet jet-lagged stroll through the Garden of Remembrance on the day we arrived in Dublin. This was the first of many experiences on our trip we were immersed learning various aspects of Irish citizens fighting for their rights and freedoms over centuries of hardship. The Garden of Remembrance is a place for quiet water-centric reflection and people coming together to not forget. read more

Stone style plaza park with 1-2 seater benches surrounding + shaped water installment. Not great for dogs on the pavement and no tables although trash cans everywhere read more

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The Garden of Remembrance is a memorial garden dedicated to "all those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish Freedom." It's very near Parnell Square/O'Connell Street, so easy to visit if you're in the area. The garden commemorates freedom fights from several uprisings in Irish history, from the 1797 rebellion to the Irish War of Independence. The garden has a sculpture, fountain, and more. It's lovely - a wonderful place for a sit or a stroll or to take in some nice weather. Very peaceful. read more

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Small park in the corner of Parnell st. Well kept. Somehow not so interesting even it represents an important part of history. read more

--Atmosphere & Location--- This is a small public sunken memorial garden which commemorates those who died fighting for Irish freedom. The garden is located in the northern end of the infamous O'Connell Street and it serves as a tranquil location which is perfect for quiet remembrance and reflection on any day! Features include a sculpture and a pond/pool with mosaics that is in the shape of a cross with chairs around it to sit on. read more

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The Garden of Remembrance is a small memorial garden in Dublin, Ireland that was designed by Daithi Hanly in 1966 and dedicated to the memory of all of those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish Freedom. The garden is located at the northern end of Parnell Square at the end of O'Connell Street in North Central Dublin. This beautiful and peaceful garden is a wonderful spot to relax after a busy day of sight-seeing in Dublin. The garden conveys a mix of emotions of sadness, determination, and courage of the Irish people who died in 1916 during the struggle for Irish independence from the British Crown. Noteworthy sights in the Garden of Remembrance include: the cross-shaped reflective pool that is lined with mosaics of shattered swords and broken shields, Oisín Kelly's "Children of Lir" sculpture, and Liam Mac Uistin's poem, "We Saw a Vision". Admission is free to this garden and the park is open daily. read more

Garden of Remembrance - Overlooking the cross-shaped reflective pool in the Garden of Remembrance. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Dublin, D

My friends refer to the Garden of Remembrance as the northside's answer to St Stephens Green. While it pales in comparison to the ever-popular Green, the Garden provides a welcome escape from the madness of Parnell and O'Connell... The only thing that isn't so great about the Garden of Remembrance is you're not supposed to sit on the grass (Annie, pay attention!) so there can be no possibility of recreating the picnics of Stephens Green. And just a heads up - they are very strict about closing times at the Garden of Remembrance. A group of us were ushered out mid-sandwich one afternoon, a full 15 minutes before clsoing time... the man wouldn't have a bar of us wanting to eat our dinner sitting down.. oh no! And make sure you have a look in the ponds - the mosaic pictures of the celtic weapons are really beautiful (I'll even put a picture up to prove it!) read more

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If you've ever been on a protest march in Dublin, whether against the US's most recent military débacle, to petition the government against the EU, or just joining along for nothing more than the fun of a protest's atmosphere, then you've started off here. I was caught in the rain today though, and huddled in under here, and for the first time actually looked at it properly. And what's it like, well, it's lovely. One of the few areas around this area of the city that's nicely maintained without being gaudy and it is really something. Unlike other memorial gardens etc, this one IS a true memorial, and a kind of one to be proud of. Definitely a place to stop and take a moment to yourself. read more

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This is a bit off the tourist list of 'must see' places, but given its connection to Dublin's history, it's well worth a stop. It's dedicated to those who gave their lives for Irish freedom. On the day we stopped, the pool of water needed straining, so the beauty of the mosaics lining the pool were not visible. It's very tranquil and has lots of benches for taking a bit of a rest. If you have a snack with you, you can enjoy (for free) the inspiring sculpture that stands at one end. read more

Today at 2.30 the Garden of Remembrance was the starting point for the 99th anniversary of the 1916 rising. Often forgotten the garden of remembrance was packed to the rafters with visitors and tourists wondering what it is all about. Soldiers carrying Irish flags led the march from the garden down to Moore Street past the number 16 building and on to the GPO. My family and I followed behind. The garden of Remembrance was beautiful today with the water in the cross clean and litter free and the Children of Lir drew many a child and which symbolises the death and rebirth of Ireland and it's struggle for freedom from British tyranny. "We Saw A Vision" In the darkness of despair we saw a vision, We lit the light of hope and it was not extinguished. In the desert of discouragement we saw a vision. We planted the tree of valour and it blossomed. In the winter of bondage we saw a vision. We melted the snow of lethargy and the river of resurrection flowed from it. We sent our vision aswim like a swan on the river. The vision became a reality. Winter became summer. Bondage became freedom and this we left to you as your inheritance. O generations of freedom remember us, the generations of the vision read more

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I actually only found out about the Garden of Remembrance because of a student demonstration, which started at the corner here before moving down to the Dail on Kildare Street. The Garden is a beautiful, tranquil place for when you need a break from the hustle and bustle of everything else. The ponds and statues are great eyecatchers and even if you just want to enjoy the few rays of sunlight Dublin gets every year, this is a good place to start at. Like Jo pointed out though, they tend to close the gates pretty much on time and they will try and move you out of the Garden early in order to close up on time. read more

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On a sunny day, not that we get many, this is wonderful place to visit and relax and as such it is very popular with locals and visitors to the city centre. It is also the starting point for many protest marches so sometimes you may see local politics in action. Despite some reviews that I have seen the place is safe and I have never encountered anti-social behaviour. This garden is usually packed but today I was the only person there which felt a bit strange. Over the last few years every time that I visited there has been construction ongoing which can be a bit annoying but one good thing that has resulted from this work is that they have installed a ramp and a lift to allow wheelchair access to all sections of the park. Queen Elizabeth II laid a wreath in the Garden of Remembrance during her state visit in May 2011. The Garden of Remembrance is a memorial garden in Dublin dedicated to the memory of "all those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish Freedom". It is located in the northern fifth of the former Rotunda Gardens in Parnell Square, a Georgian square at the northern end of O'Connell Street. The garden, which I really like, is in the form of a sunken cruciform water-feature. The focal point is a statue of the Children of Lir by Oisín Kelly, symbolising rebirth and resurrection, added in 1971. read more

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A beautiful, sunny day in early June. Strolling up O'Connell St, over the Liffey, past all the tacky hawkers flogging Father Ted tshirts to the stupid tourists. All the Starbucks and burger joints and people hustling home all the assorted crap they've bought. Ain't Dublin grand? Then at the top of O'Connell St, a left and into Parnell Square. and there something profound will slap you in the face. The Garden of Rememberance. A rectangle of quiet, peace, and dignity amid the ever-moving throng. The soaring geese frozen in mid-flight. The reflecting pools. All those souls who gave "the last full measure of devotion" for the people of this country. I'm struck by the superficial banality of the 21st century and that all those living, breathing people chose to die for THIS. But then I see that all this, Father Ted tshirts and all the other meaningless junk, is exactly what those martyrs wanted us to be able to have. They chose to die not so we could have all this, but so that we could have the right to have all this. Now I understand why this space is here. Thank you Ireland. read more

An Gairdín Cuimhneacháin is a beautiful garden in the heart of the city. It is part of the former Rotunda Gardens and is a traditional Georgian Square. It was designed by Daithi Hanly and dedicated to the memory of all those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish Freedom. The large sculpture by Oisin Kelly is based on the theme of the "Children of Lir". In 1976, a contest was held to find a poem which could express the appreciation and inspiration of the Irish struggle for freedom. The winner was Liam Mac Uistin, whose poem "We Saw a Vision" is now written in Irish, French, and English on the stone wall of the monument. " We Saw A Vision In the darkness of despair we saw a vision, We lit the light of hope, And it was not extinguished, In the desert of discouragement we saw a vision, We planted the tree of valour, And it blossomed In the winter of bondage we saw a vision, We melted the snow of lethargy, And the river of resurrection flowed from it. We sent our vision aswim like a swan on the river, The vision became a reality, Winter became summer, Bondage became freedom, And this we left to you as your inheritance. O generation of freedom remember us, The generation of the vision. The garden is intended as a place of quiet remembrance and reflection. read more

An absolutely beautiful, peaceful stop. For some reason it was never open when we tried, but we walked around to the side and still were able to view the beautiful mosaic in the fountain, the sculpture and the incredible detailed gates that symbolize the pride of Ireland. Pride in their struggle for independence, pride in the people that lost their lives in the struggle for it and pride for what they have accomplished all these long years. This quaint little park is truly a piece of Irish history you'll want to experience. read more

A gorgeous public park in the middle of Dublin. Just at the top of O'Connell Street. I love the sculpture of the Children of Lir. Raised beds border the sculpture so it's a handy spot for sitting and having lunch outside on a fine day. Bit of renovation work going on there at the moment read more

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Nice little garden after the rough end of O'Connell Street. Open during day, closed during night. In summer a cool place to sit and read, because the benches looking towards the monument face the sun. read more

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A memorial garden for our patriot dead...the rhetoric rings a bit hollow after the violence of the Troubles, especially these days when revisionism is creeping even into the school history curriculum. Whether or not you take your militant nationalism with a pinch of salt, this is a nice place to eat your sandwiches. It's always quiet, moreso than the other city centre parks, and it's nice looking, in a dated sort of way. The centre piece is a sculpture of the Children of Lir turning from swans back into people (regeneration, d'ya geddit?) by Oisin Kelly, who also did Big Jim Larkin on O'Connell Street. read more

This is a beautiful city centre green space to take time out in. It is dedicated to people who lost their lives fighting for Irish freedom.You will see people meditating, kids practising break-dancing, people reading and eating etc. The area is essentially a long strip of deepened land created around a pool in the shape of a cross. There are steps down to the water fixture which is a shallow pool with a pretty mosaic base which looks great when the sun shines. There is also a design of various Celtic weapons in the mosaic. You will also see an amazing sculpture of the Children of Lir, another Celtic reference. All around it are concrete benches were you can relax. Above that again are two strips of lawn on either side. It's clean and safe, a great place to chill or steal a kiss. I am working on the assumption that that kiss would be with someone you know because anything else would break some law I am sure and that's not cool. read more

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This is right across from where I work and is a beautiful spot to eat lunch in the summer. The story behind it keeps you grounded in the history of Ireland and I really appreciate that. read more

Beautiful, peaceful, and timeless. This is a nice place to visit, to reminisce, and to pay respects to those lost in the stuggles of the past. It's a lovely place to sit; away from the busy noise of city life and to think back to the times of our ancestors. There is also a link to the 'Children of Lir' sculpture with a memorial which reads: "In the darkness of despair we saw a vision. We lit the light of hope and it was not extinguished. In the desert of discouragement we saw a vision. We planted the tree of valour and it blossomed. In the winter of bondage we saw a vision. We sent our vision aswim like a swan on the river. Bondage became freedom and this we left to you as our inheritance. O generations of freedom remember us. The generations of the vision." read more

I've loved these gardens since I was a child when we'd be brought there to run around the pond and tire ourselves out. It's like a little oasis of calm. Set in one of Dublin's older quarters it sits comfortably among the old Georgian houses (most of which are now offices) and to the rear of the Rotunda - the original building is worth seeing while your in the area. A word of warning though. This is not the safest of areas to hang around in particularly in the evening. To see it at its best go in the early afternoon. read more

I have to say it is very inspiring and moving. Was a lovely sunny day when we went and I really enjoyed it. I am glad it got such good coverage with the Queen's recent visit. The fountain is beautiful. read more