The Patrick Kavanagh Statue: A Tribute to Irish Poetry

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from the city center, make your way to O'Connell Bridge. Cross the bridge and head south on O'Connell Street, then turn left onto Fleet Street. Continue straight until you reach the junction with Burgh Quay, then take a right onto Aston Quay. Follow Aston Quay until you reach the intersection with the River Liffey. You will see the Grand Canal Dock area ahead. Walk along the riverbank, and continue onto Burgh Quay until you reach the junction with Wilton Terrace. The Patrick Kavanagh Statue will be located in a small park on Wilton Terrace.

• Public Transport - Luas

  From the city center, head to the nearest Luas stop, which is 'Abbey Street'. Take the Luas Red Line towards 'The Point'. Alight at the 'Mayor Square' stop. From there, walk south on Mayor Street Lower until you reach the junction with the River Liffey. Cross over the bridge onto Grand Canal Square, then continue walking southeast along the Grand Canal until you reach Wilton Terrace. The statue is situated in a small park on your left.

• Public Transport - Bus

  Find a nearby bus stop and catch a bus that heads towards the Grand Canal Dock area. Bus routes 7, 25, or 56 can take you close. Alight at the 'Grand Canal Dock' stop. From there, walk along the canal in the direction of the Wilton Terrace, and look for the small park where the Patrick Kavanagh Statue is located.

• Biking

  If you prefer to bike, rent a bike from a Dublin bike station in the city center. Head south towards the River Liffey and follow the riverbank bike path. Continue along the bank until you reach the Grand Canal. Once you arrive at the Grand Canal Dock area, look for Wilton Terrace. The Patrick Kavanagh Statue will be in a park just off the canal.