St Stephens Green
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Why go
- The tearoom at No. 23 on the north side, host of Ireland’s first public Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in 1946.
- The lake in the north of the park, fed by an artificial waterfall that O’Connell Bridge spans.
- The Unitarian Church, a Gothic Revival building on the square’s west side.
Entrances
- Grafton Street cornerThe park directly borders the southern end of Grafton Street, a pedestrian shopping street.At the Grafton Street corner of the park, opposite the shopping centre On the map
Don't miss
- Fusiliers’ ArchA triumphal arch honouring Royal Dublin Fusiliers who died in the Second Boer War. Locally it is also nicknamed the Traitor’s Arch.At the Grafton Street corner of the park, opposite the shopping centre1907 On the map
- Constance Markievicz bustA bust of Constance Markievicz in the middle of the park, near the playground and bandstand. In 1916 she and Michael Mallin, as Irish Citizen Army leaders, occupied parts of the park.The centre of the park, by the playground and bandstand On the map
- Famine memorialA memorial to the famine, on the east side of the park.East side of the park1845–1850 On the map
- Works by Edward DelaneyTwo major works by the sculptor Edward Delaney (1930–2009) stand on the east side of the park.East side of the park On the map
- The Nornes gateA representation of the three Nornes in the gate, a thank-you gift for refugee aid after the Second World War.The gate on Leeson Street, on the south side of the park On the map
What you see
- Newman House on the south side is named after John Henry Newman.
- Some of the oldest houses on the square survive and show how the plots were divided.
Photo spots
- The Nornes gatePhotograph the gate from Leeson Street, where the three Nornes are shown.The gate on Leeson Street, on the south side of the park On the map
Shorts
How to get there
- TramLuas Green line stop on the park's western side.
- BusDublin Bus routes 7b, 11 and X1 stop along the square's east side.
- BikeDublinBikes docking point on the east side of the square.
Accessibility
- Scented plants are labelled in Braille In the garden for the blind, in the north-west corner of the park.
Sources: St Stephen's Green - Wikipedia · St. Stephen’s Green - Wikipedia · St Stephen's Green - Wikipedia · checked 17 Oct 2026
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Questions and answers
Where is St Stephen's Green in Dublin?
St Stephen's Green is in Dublin city centre, at the southern end of Grafton Street, beside the shopping centre of the same name.
How do I get to St Stephen's Green by Luas or bus?
A Luas Green line stop and the terminus of Luas line B are both on the park's western side. Dublin Bus routes 7b, 11 and X1 stop along the east side, where a DublinBikes docking point is also located.
How big is St Stephen's Green?
At 22 acres, about nine hectares, it is the largest of Dublin's main Georgian garden squares.
Is St Stephen's Green good for children?
Yes. A playground stands in the middle of the park, near the bandstand. In summer, free concerts and theatre performances are held there regularly on weekends.
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