31/10/2026
St. Stephenβs Green is splendid and of course Merrion Square has its elegant charm, but for me, this is the real little gem of the city.
The Iveagh Gardens, hidden away behind the National Concert Hall is a beautiful little green space right in the middle of the city.
It dates back to the late 18th century and has a number of different names since its origin. Its current one βIveaghβ comes from its connection to the Guinness family in the late 1800βs and the 1st Earl of Iveagh. It seems to have been gifted back to the nation in the late 1930βs and Iβm very fortunate to have it on my doorstep for beautiful Saturday mornings like this one.
Have a great Saturday.