Fall in Ireland is beautiful, as the lush verdant foliage starts to change color and the landscape transforms. In every corner of the island, you will find peaceful forests and sprawling national parks where you can take in the delights of the season. Phoenix Park, Dublin.
The capital city of Dublin has a number of parks that are sure to enchant the autumnal visitor. The best-known landmark is Phoenix Park, which is home to the President’s house (Áras an Uachtarán), Dublin Zoo, and a herd of fallow deer - so there’s plenty to do and see. Whether you stroll or rent a city bike, make sure to stop off for refreshments in the Tea Rooms.
Originally formed as a royal hunting Park in the 1660s and opened to the public in 1747, it is one of the largest enclosed public parks in any capital city in Europe, spanning 1,750 acres, just a mile and a half from O’Connell Street, the city’s main thoroughfare. For more information, visit phoenixpark.ie .
St Anne’s Park, Dublin. Another favorite of the good citizens of Dublin’s fair city is St Anne’s Park - 240 acres edging the coastline, set between the Northside suburbs of Raheny and Clontarf. It boasts 12 garden follies built by the Guinness family, including a Herculanean Temple, Shell House, Dogs Graveyard and a Rustic Hermits Cave and Footbridge.
Most of them are situated along the course of the Naniken River which runs through the park, and the rest can be found along an oak-lined avenue. See if you can spot them all! F.
