Fitzwilliam Square — Attraction in Dublin

Fitzwilliam Square (Irish: Cearnóg Mhic Liam) is a Georgian garden square in the south of central Dublin, Ireland. It was the last of the five Georgian squares in Dublin to be built, and is the smallest.

The square was developed by Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam, hence the name. It was designed from 1789 and laid out in 1792. The center of the square was enclosed in 1813 through an Act of the Parliament of Ireland. To the north is the much larger Merrion Square, with which Richard FitzWilliam was also involved. The square was a popular place for the Irish Social Season of aristocrats entertaining in Dublin between January and Saint Patrick's Day each year.

Shootings took place in the square during Bloody Sunday of 1920. Sir Thomas O'Shaughnessy (1850–1933), the last Recorder of Dublin, lived in Fitzwilliam Square and died there on 7 March 1933.

In recent years, the Georgian district has become increasingly popular with residents who are willing to pay handsomely to live like the Georgians. Fitzwilliam Square has become home to many such residents. Sir Anthony O'Reilly resided at No.2 until recently and Danielle Ryan, Ryanair heiress, resides with her...

The staff here are always exceptional. Any time we are staying in Dublin we always stay here. Rooms are always clean and spacious. Close to Grafton Street and Luas stops right across the road. There is limited underground parking available so sometimes its hard to find a spot. Stayed most recently in February and we are back down at the start of July. Hotel bar is well stocked with various brands of spirits both Irish and further afield. The breakfast is always delicious and a varied selection of foods and drinks...

It seems like a nice place, but it's a private property / NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. Only a few selected people have the keys to acess. Some public events do take place here. With that said, it's not an extraordinary place. Small green grass area, surrounded by trees. Four blocks ahead you will find Merrion Square, which is a lovely public park. A large green area, that hosts many events. Great place to enjoy a sunny day, read a book or have a picnic. An Oscar Wilde's statue faces his...