War Memorial Gardens
Contact Details
Address: Islandbridge, Dublin 8
Telephone No: +353 1 475 7816 (gardens)
Fax No: +353 1 475 5287
Email: info@heritageireland.ie
Directions: Please click here.
Opening Hours
Gardens Open: Mon-Fri 08.00, Sat-Sun 10.00
Gardens Close: According to Daylight hours
Access to Bookrooms: by arrangement with local management
Average Length of Visit: 1-2 hours
Admission Fees
Free
Facilities
Car park close to site
Restaurant/Tearooms: None
These gardens are one of the most famous memorial gardens in Europe. They are dedicated to the memory of 49,400 Irish soldiers who died in the 1914 – 1918 war. The names of all the soldiers are contained in the beautifully illustrated Harry Clarke manuscripts in the granite bookrooms in the gardens.
These gardens are not only a place of remembrance but are also of great architectural interest and beauty. They are one of four gardens in this country designed by the famous architect Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944). The others being Heywood Gardens (see p.63), Lambay Island and those in Howth Castle.
Sunken rose gardens, herbaceous borders and extensive tree planting make for an enjoyable visit to the gardens in any season.
Location: South Circular Rd, Islandbridge.
Entrance from Con Colbert Rd. and South Circular Rd. (Phoenix Park end)
Bus Route(s): No's. 51, 68 and 69 from Aston Quay.
Guided Tours: Available on request Leaflet/Guide book: English
Seasonal Events: Please check in advance using contact details listed above
Photography / Video allowed: Yes, but commercial permit required
