The Garden of Remembrance

The Garden of Remembrance is a very peaceful special place.

It is dedicated to the memory of all of those who died in the pursuit of Ireland's freedom.

It is situated on the actual ground where several of the volunteer soldiers of the 1916 Easter Rising were held, following their surrender to the British forces from The burning GPO on O' Connell Street. They were held overnight here, and were then sent onwards to Kilmainham Gaol, where most of the Leaders amongst them were shot .

A mosaic on the floor of the pool shows broken swords,  spears, & shields, all to symbolise peace.

The sculpture at the top of the stairs shows the "Children of Lir" who were turned into Swans by their horrid stepmother. 

It is good to take a couple of moments of peace in a place such as The Garden of Remembrance.

The Garden of Remembrance is situated across the street from The Writers Museum on Parnell Square.