Phoenix Park Dublin

The Phoenix Park, embracing 1,760 acres, was for many years reputed to be the largest municipal park within a city’s limits in the world. While it is popularly assumed that it was named after the mythical bird, most Irish experts believe the name is derived from “Fion Uisce” which means “clear water”.

The Park is home to the official residence of the President of Ireland, Áras an Uachtaráin, Farmleigh House, the US Ambassador’s residence, Dublin Zoo, and the Victorian People’s Flower Gardens.

1747 – Phoenix Monument, Phoenix Park, Dublin

A Corinthian column with a Phoenix rising from the ashes at its pinnacle.

1751 – Aras an Uachtarain, Phoenix Park, Dublin

Architect: John Ensor

Aras an Uachtarain is the Official Residence of the President of Ireland,

1766 – Royal Hibernian Military School, Phoenix Park, Dublin

Architect: Francis Johnston

Formerly the Royal Hibernian Military School,

1771 – Royal Hibernian Military School Chapel, Phoenix Park, Dublin

Architect: Thomas Cooley

Built as the chapel for the Royal Hibernian Military School,

1776 – American Ambassador’s Residence, Phoenix Park, Dublin

Sited near the centre at the park, just off Chesterfield Avenue and close to àras an Uachtaráin is the residence of the ambassador of the United States of America to Ireland.