Merrion Square

City Desk

A New Pavilion for Merrion Square, But What Will It Be Used for?

Merrion Square is due to get a new pavilion. But should it house an art exhibition or a memorial to emigrants, designed to reconnect members of the diaspora to Dublin?

Louisa McGrath Mar 23, 2016

The Dish

Free Food: A Brief Guide to Foraging in Dublin

Chickweed and hairy bittercress salad, anybody? Chef Niall O’Sullivan shares the delights of foraging in Dublin’s inner city and on its fringes.

Louisa McGrath Oct 8, 2015

City Desk

Isn’t There a Better Place for Buses to Park than Merrion Square?

There are growing calls for a Merrion Square that is coach-parking free. Some DIT students think they know the best solution.

Willy Simon Sep 17, 2015

City Desk

30 Years of Art at Merrion Square

For thirty years, artists have hung their paintings on the railings around Merrion Square on Sundays. On 13 September, they will celebrate their anniversary.

Louisa McGrath Aug 12, 2015