Parnell Square

Welcome to Parnell Square, the historic and cultural anchor of Dublin's northside. As you stand at the top of O'Connell Street, you are entering one of the oldest and most grand Georgian squares in the city. …

At the southern end of the square sits the Rotunda Hospital, a building of immense historical and social significance. Founded in 1745 by Bartholomew Mosse, it was the first purpose-built maternity hospital in the world. …

Located in the center of the northern side of the square is the Garden of Remembrance. This is a 'sacred spot' dedicated to the memory of all those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish freedom. …

On the north side of the square, housed in the magnificent Charlemont House, is the Hugh Lane Gallery. This was the first public gallery of modern art in the world. …

Just a few doors down from the Hugh Lane is the Dublin Writers Museum. Dublin is world-famous for its literary history, and this museum is the perfect place to 'learn about' the giants who lived and wrote here. …

Walking the perimeter of Parnell Square allows you to appreciate the 'Georgian grandeur' that once defined the Pale. The red-brick townhouses with their colorful doors and intricate fanlights are a hallmark of this era. …

As you move from the square back toward the main thoroughfare of O'Connell Street, you pass through a network of streets that are central to the 'Dublin experience'. This area is where the city's 'multicultural' nature is most…

As we conclude our tour of Parnell Square, I hope you have enjoyed this 'educational experience' through the cultural heart of the northside. This square is a 'gift' to anyone who takes the time to explore it, offering a 'true…