Thursday, September 13, 2012

Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin (Dublin)

Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin (Dublin)

Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin (Dublin)

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Phoenix Park - Dublin (Ireland)

Phoenix Park - Dublin (Ireland)

People's Gardens
The Gardens, located close to the Parkgate Street entrance, comprise an area of 9 hectares (22 acres), and were re-opened in 1864. These gardens were initially established in 1840 as the Promenade Grounds. They display Victorian horticulture, including ornamental lakes, children's playground, picnic area and bedding schemes. A statue is in the gardens dedicated to executed Easter Rising leader Seán Heuston. There is a plaque in honour of the Irish sculptor Jerome Connor on Infirmary Road, overlooking the Garden's which he frequently visited. The opening hours are 8am till dusk. Closing times vary during the year.

Phoenix Park - Dublin (Ireland)

Phoenix Park - Dublin (Ireland)

Phoenix Park - Dublin (Ireland)

Phoenix Park - Dublin (Ireland)

People's Gardens
The Gardens, located close to the Parkgate Street entrance, comprise an area of 9 hectares (22 acres), and were re-opened in 1864. These gardens were initially established in 1840 as the Promenade Grounds. They display Victorian horticulture, including ornamental lakes, children's playground, picnic area and bedding schemes. A statue is in the gardens dedicated to executed Easter Rising leader Seán Heuston. There is a plaque in honour of the Irish sculptor Jerome Connor on Infirmary Road, overlooking the Garden's which he frequently visited. The opening hours are 8am till dusk. Closing times vary during the year.

Phoenix Park - Dublin (Ireland)

Phoenix Park - Dublin (Ireland)

Phoenix Park - Dublin (Ireland)

Phoenix Park - Dublin (Ireland)

Phoenix Park - Dublin (Ireland)

People's Gardens
The Gardens, located close to the Parkgate Street entrance, comprise an area of 9 hectares (22 acres), and were re-opened in 1864. These gardens were initially established in 1840 as the Promenade Grounds. They display Victorian horticulture, including ornamental lakes, children's playground, picnic area and bedding schemes. A statue is in the gardens dedicated to executed Easter Rising leader Seán Heuston. There is a plaque in honour of the Irish sculptor Jerome Connor on Infirmary Road, overlooking the Garden's which he frequently visited. The opening hours are 8am till dusk. Closing times vary during the year.