College Green

Welcome to College Green, the historic and symbolic epicenter of Dublin. This three-sided plaza is more than just a major traffic junction; it is a space where the city’s complex political, religious, and educational histories…

Turn your attention to the impressive structure on the western side of the Green, now the Bank of Ireland. This 'impressive looking building' was once the site of the Irish Parliament before the Act of Union in 1801. …

Facing east, you see the grand front gate of Trinity College Dublin, 'Ireland's oldest university' and one of 'Europe's elite' institutions. Founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, the college was established to bring 'Protestant…

Standing proudly before the gates of Trinity College are the statues of two of its most famous sons: the orator Edmund Burke and the writer Oliver Goldsmith. These bronze figures serve as guardians of the university’s heritage,…

In the center of the plaza stands the statue of Henry Grattan, one of Ireland's greatest parliamentary leaders. Grattan is depicted with his arm outstretched in a grand rhetorical gesture, as if he is still addressing the…

Near the junction of College Green and Dame Street is the memorial to Thomas Davis, a leading figure of the Young Ireland movement in the mid-nineteenth century. Davis was a poet and journalist who believed in a culturally united…

Just a short walk from the center of College Green, at the top of Suffolk Street, you will find the iconic statue of Molly Malone. Though a fictional character from the famous song, Molly has become a beloved symbol of Dublin,…

As we conclude our tour of College Green, take a final look at the remarkable institutions and monuments that surround us. We have stood at the 'gateway of knowledge' at Trinity College, contemplated the 'center of power' at the…