Garden of Remembrance

Garden in Dublin, Ireland, dating from 1965–1970

National Garden of Remembrance, dated 1966, to designs of Dáithí Hanly, at north end of Parnell Square, having raised apse platform to west and sunken cruciform pool. Raised limestone paved semi-circular platform to west with monumental bronze group by Oisín Kelly, dated 1971, entitled ‘The Children of Lir’ set in small pool enclosed by low granite plinth wall with wave-form trim. Platform enclosed to west by marble-clad curved wall and pair of rock-faced limestone walls with inscribed gilt Gaelic lettering to centre, taken from ‘We Saw a Vision’ by Liam Mac Uistín, and two bronze plaques with French and English translations. Twenty-two stone steps lead to central sunken cruciform pool set on east-west axis, decorated with waves of blue mosaic tiles and repetitive mosaic motif of shields and spears (symbolising ancient custom of throwing weapons into water on cessation of hostilities). Low granite plinth wall encloses pool with cast concrete wave-form trim. Cruciform paved area encircling pool with rock-faced limestone ashlar retaining walls to lawns above. Secondary entrance to north side of gardens, built c.2005, with modern glazed terrace and two sets of stone steps descending to pool level accessed via stainless steel gate opposite Hugh Lane Gallery. Limestone paved platform to east, having two flights of limestone steps either side of three platforms with rock-faced limest

Type:
Garden

Period:
1965–1970

Where:
Dublin, Ireland

Coordinates:
53.35°N, 6.26°W

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