Iveagh Gardens

The Iveagh Gardens is a public park located just behind the National Concert Hall in Dublin, Ireland.

The gardens in their present form were laid out in 1863 by Benjamin Guinness after he had built what is now Iveagh House on St. Stephen's Green. Previously the land had been laid out as a private pleasure garden by "Copper-faced Jack", Earl of Clonmell.

During the early 19th century the gardens were thrown open to the public and were called the Coburg Gardens, after the royal family of Saxe-Coburg. By 1860 they had fallen into disrepair and were restored by Benjamin Guinness. His son Edward, the first Earl of Iveagh, gave the gardens to the newly-chartered University College Dublin in 1908, whose main building was then on nearby Earlsfort Terrace. In gratitude they were renamed the Iveagh Gardens.

The gift of the gardens by Iveagh mirrored his brother Lord Ardilaun's gift of St Stephen's Green to the city in 1880. Both parks are now managed by the Office of Public Works.

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M@rek
27 September 2015
Hidden place in the city centre of Dublin. Nice places to sit, many sculptures. Just the waterfall had no water.
Liam O Hannrachain
9 November 2018
Dublin's secret park. An amazing almost secret passageway from one street to the next. Really comes alive in the summer. Tip: the trees surrounding the park act as a wind break, take advantage.
Ivan Frantar
19 August 2010
Excellent spot. Usually go there with coworkers after we've bought some delicious food from the Farmer's Market right across the street.
Stephen D
27 July 2017
Lovely little park in Dublin; much quieter than nearby Stephens Green
Celine Braga
23 July 2018
This is my favorite park to read, chill, take walks or even naps. It's not crowded and it's so peaceful ????????????
Nassir
17 October 2011
A hidden gem in the city centre, great park.
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