Phoenix Monument, Dublin

Advantages: A fantastic public amenity
Disadvantages: Sorry, I can't think of any!!

...is the start of a Nature Trail, which is very well signposted, and which leads you eventually deep into a wild area of the Park called the “Furry Glen”. This is a fantastic ramble on a pleasant sunny afternoon! ~ ~ If you follow the signposts from the Phoenix Monument, you will find yourself at the Phoenix park Visitor’s Centre, which is within the grounds of Ashtown Castle. Here again, you can obtain full information on all the Park’s many amenities, and also enjoy a wee cuppa and a selection of cakes. The Castle itself was only discovered fairly recently. It was originally built in the 1600’s, at the time the Park was opened, and was the residence of the park-keeper, whose job it was to stop the deer and wildlife being poached by the Dublin “rabble”. Later it became part of a more regular house... Read review

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...many fine old and modern masterpieces, by renowned artists from all over the world. On the same street are the Irish Houses of Parliament, the “ Dail”, and Government buildings, both dating back to the 19th century. Merrion Square itself is a beautiful example of an old Georgian square, and although it is now mainly given over to office accommodation, many of the old doors still exist, and are fascinating to view. In fact, they are protected by law, and it is illegal for a resident to replace them. There are many of these old squares dotted all over the city, and most have little parks in the centre, oasis’s of calm amidst the hustle and bustle that make a modern metropolis. ~ ~ Talking of parks, Dublin also boasts the largest inner city park in the whole of Europe, the Phoenix Park. This park is so large... Read review

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..., and I always go there when I visit Dublin is Escape in Bray , 1 Albert Ave,. The Dart railway will take you there. It is veggie, cheap and great. 6. Temple Bar, This is NOT Dublin as my wife knows it and is frequented by tourists. Moore Street area is better for Dublin life. 7. Places to visit- natural history museum, art gallery, Guiness brewery, Grafton st, mountjoy prison, Slatteries pub, post Office, Joyces museum, Phoenix Park not the Zoo, OConnell street, St Stephens Green, Trinity College (book of Kells). 8. Enjoy yourselves and dont let us down.... Read review

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