Tucked away from large crowds of tourists, Merrion Square provides a beautiful, historical retreat. Take a quiet walk down shady paths past traditional gardens. Grab a coffee, or enjoy a picnic with your family after taking a look at the park's famous Oscar Wilde statue, dedicated to the author who took up residence in the area for some time. W.B. Yeats and Daniel O'Connell also lived among the Georgian red-brick townhouses lining the sides of this square. You can visit their previous homes, along with the Natural History Museum, National Gallery, Leinster House, and several government buildings. Put Merrion Square on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our Dublin trip planner.
Create an itinerary including Merrion Square
© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors
Tours to Merrion Square
Merrion Square reviews
-
This is a lovely city centre park - worth taking time out to walk around both the outside and inside of the park ! If you’re an Oscar Wilde fan there’s a beautiful statue to admire and get a photo..... more »
-
Not as bustling a park as the better-known St Stephens Green which is close by. Merrion Sq is opposite Irelands National Gallery with its Yeats collection and the Dail/Irish Parliament - last time I..... more »
-
I see it first . Really I like it.
-
The Oscar Wilde statue is kinda wack, i feel like he wouldn't have liked it but it's real nice. Always bigger then expected!
Plan your trip to Dublin
Get a personalized trip
A complete day by day itinerary
based on your preferencesCustomize it
Refine your trip. We'll find the
best routes and schedulesBook it
Choose from the best hotels
and activities. Up to 50% offManage it
Everything in one place.
Everyone on the same page.
Popular things to do in Dublin
Kid-friendly things to do in Dublin
Museums in Dublin
Hidden gems in Dublin
Side trips from Dublin
Nearby attractions in Dublin
Trips to Merrion Square by other users
32 days in Europe
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Naples
Florence
Venice
8 days in Dublin
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
Temple Bar Gallery and Studios
Temple Bar
Dublin Castle
15 days in Ireland
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Dublin
Westport
Doolin
60 days in Europe
BY A USER FROM SWEDEN
Amsterdam
Paris
Dublin
22 days in Ireland
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
Dublin
Kilkenny
Waterford
8 days in Dublin
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Ha'penny Bridge
Temple Bar
Dublin Castle