The Park of the Privileged - Merrion Square is one of the most intact Georgian Squares in the heart of Dublin city.

Merrion Square is one of Dublin’s finest Georgian garden squares, laid out in the 18th century and surrounded by elegant redbrick townhouses. The central park, once private is now a public space with colourful flowerbeds, winding paths, and sculptures, including a famous statue of Oscar Wilde, who was born nearby. The park also features art displays, a playground, and plaques highlighting the area’s rich literary and historical heritage. It’s a peaceful, cultural haven in the heart of the city.

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Highlights
  • Merrion Square has many associations with significant figures in Ireland’s political and cultural history
  • Famous residents who have lived on Merrion Square are Daniel O’Connell, Oscar Wilde and William Butler Yeats
  • The centre of Merrion Square is a public park
  • Year round cultural and events programme to promote the area as a “go-to” place for national and international culture seekers
Open

Opening Times:

Open daily year round.

Closing hours change with daylight.

Useful Information

Playground
Coffee stand
City centre on-street pay & display parking

Getting There

Park faces entrance to National Gallery and National Museum —Natural History

Map Location: 53.338201, -6.248000
Contact Merrion Square

Merrion Square, Dublin 2, Ireland


Eircode: D02 E778
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