Meeting at the War Memorial
Park this weekend. website http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/Dublin/WarMemorialGardens/
address: Islandbridge, Dublin 8
Meeting @Entrance from Con Colbert Rd. and South Circular Rd. (Phoenix Park end) at 2pm
Coffee@4pm at Nancy hands on 30-32 Parkgate street (5minute walk back towards town) http://www.nancyhands.ie/
about the location:
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.
Regards Sarah
