Oscar Wilde Memorial (Merrion Square)
Created by Danny Osborne in 1997, this colourful memorial in Merrion Square celebrates the wit and flamboyance of one of Ireland’s greatest writers.
Yeats Memorial (St. Stephen’s Green)
Henry Moore’s 1966 memorial in St. Stephen’s Green pays tribute to poet W.B. Yeats with a modernist design set in tranquil surroundings.
Luke Kelly Statue (South King St.)
The first of two Luke Kelly tributes, this 2019 bronze by John Coll captures the folk singer’s passion for music and performance.
Phil Lynott Statue
Standing proudly outside the Westbury Hotel on Harry Street, this statue honours Thin Lizzy’s frontman and his enduring rock legacy.
Blooms Hotel (Temple Bar)
On the walls of Blooms Hotel in Temple Bar, James Earley’s massive mural brings James Joyce’s Ulysses characters vividly to life.
Ha’penny Bridge
Built in 1816, the Ha’penny Bridge is Dublin’s most iconic pedestrian crossing, offering a charming view of the River Liffey.
Winding Stair Bookshop
A beloved literary landmark on Ormond Quay, this independent bookshop is a cosy stop steeped in Dublin’s cultural life.
Statue of James Joyce
Located on North Earl Street, this statue commemorates James Joyce, one of Ireland’s most influential literary figures.
Rowan Gillespie’s Famine
Rowan Gillespie’s 1997 bronze figures on the north quays commemorate the suffering and resilience of those who endured the Great Famine.
Luke Kelly Statue (Sheriff St.)
Vera Klute’s 2019 sculpture on the Grand Canal contrasts with John Coll’s version, offering a different take on the Dubliners’ singer.
Samuel Beckett Bridge
Designed by Santiago Calatrava and opened in 2009, the bridge resembles a harp and symbolises Ireland’s cultural identity.
Countess Markievicz with her dog Poppet (Townsend Street)
Erected in 1988 at the Irish Times Building, this statue depicts revolutionary Countess Markievicz with her faithful dog, Poppet.
Dublin Artful Tours
Uncover Dublin’s Creative Soul
Modern & Contemporary Public Art in Dublin
This walking tour starts on the Northside of Dublin’s famous river Liffey at the CHQ building at the Docklands and beside the pedestrian Sean O’Casey bridge. This tour focuses on the more modern and also contemporary public art that adorns our city.
Historical Public Sculpture
This tour is the perfect way to discover and discuss modern Irish history right up to the present day using public sculpture as a reference point. The nineteenth century saw “Statuemania’ thrive across Europe, particularly in the big cities such as Paris, London and Dublin.
The Forgotten Women of 1916 Rebellion
This tour tells the story of the women who took part in the Easter Week 1916 rebellion. Only one of them is truly remembered and commemorated by two statues in the city. The other 76 women have been largely forgotten and this tour aims to address that by taking you to the main locations.
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