Dublin's Phoenix Park - CURIOUS IRELAND

Phoenix park gets its name comes from the Irish ‘fionn uisce’ meaning “clear water’. It was once a private Royal deer park in the 1660’s and is now the largest enclosed public park in Europe. It contains some of the finest historical buildings in Ireland and is currently being lobbied as a World Heritage Site. The Wellington Monument stands over 61m in height and is the tallest obelisk in Europe.

Farmleigh Estate, Phoenix Park. Dublin City 1873

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Ireland's premier accommodation for guests of the nation Farmleigh was originally a small Georgian house in Phoenix Park. It was purchased by Edward Cecil Guinness on his marriage to his cousin, Adelaide Guinness [...]

Farmleigh Estate, Phoenix Park. Dublin City 1873 emmet2023-06-25T06:18:37+00:00

Hole in the Wall Pub, Blackhorse Avenue. Dublin City Est.1650

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Ireland's longest bar The Hole in the Wall Pub dates back to the mid-1650s. During these times, merchants, noblemen, and servants of the king would travel to the city on horses by coach [...]

Hole in the Wall Pub, Blackhorse Avenue. Dublin City Est.1650emmet2024-02-26T18:19:35+00:00

Knockmaree Dolmen, Phoenix Park. Dublin City 1700-2500BC

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Dublin City's oldest ancient monument This little cist grave is known as the Knockmaree Dolmen or Linkardstown Tomb. It dates from 2500 BC and making it the oldest monument to survive in Dublin's [...]

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Ashtown Castle, Phoenix Park, Dublin City c.1500

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Hidden for 250 years There is a fascinating story about why this castle looks so new...Ashtown Lodge was originally located on this site and in 1978 due to the presence of dry rot [...]

Ashtown Castle, Phoenix Park, Dublin City c.1500emmet2023-05-08T16:51:16+00:00

The US Ambassador’s Residence, Phoenix Park. Dublin City 1776

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Residence of the US Ambassador to Ireland The US Ambassador's Residence was built in 1776 for Sir John Blaquiere, the Chief Secretary for Ireland. Between 1776 and 1922, 69 Chief Secretaries resided here [...]

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The Papal Cross, Phoenix Park. Dublin City 1979

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The location where Ireland's baby boom began The Papal Cross is a simple white cross made of steel and stands 116 feet high. It was erected for the papal visit of Pope John [...]

The Papal Cross, Phoenix Park. Dublin City 1979 emmet2023-05-08T16:53:41+00:00

The Criminal Courts of Justice, Parkgate Street. Dublin City 2010

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The most modern court building in the World The Criminal Courts of Justice are located on Parkgate Street in Dublin City. They were designed by Henry J Lyons Architects and opened in 2010. [...]

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Aras an Uachtarain, Phoenix Park. Dublin City 1751

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The House of the President of Ireland Aras an Uachtarain means 'House of the President' in Irish. The original house was built in 1751 and was designed by and for the park ranger [...]

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Magazine Fort, Phoenix Park. Dublin City 1734

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A useless powder magazine Magazine Fort is located on the south side of Phoenix Park and was once the location where a house called Phoenix Lodge once stood. In 1734 the house was [...]

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The Wellington Testimonial, Phoenix Park. Dublin City 1817-61

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Europe's tallest obelisk The Wellington Testimonial stands over 200 feet high in Dublin’s Phoenix Park making it Europe's tallest obelisk. It was built between 1817 and 1861 to commemorate the victories of Arthur [...]

The Wellington Testimonial, Phoenix Park. Dublin City 1817-61emmet2023-05-11T16:42:35+00:00