Merrion Square, Dublin

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  Memorial to Oscar Wilde
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      Memorial to Oscar Wilde
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      Oscar Wilde was born here
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      Viewed from the front (in the park)
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      Oscar Wilde statue at Merrion Square
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      Merrion Square in Dublin
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    Wilde Oscar

    by millablake Written Dec 21, 2006 156 reviews

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    Numerous statues are found in the gardens, including an arrogantly laid back Oscar Wilde (Danny Osborne in 1997).

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  • Oscar was laying there with impunity on a rock

    by Mariajoy Written Feb 17, 2005 1431 reviews

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    LOVED this statue of Oscar Wilde in Merrion Square - it's situated in the corner directly opposite his childhood home at 1 Merrion Square. Someone had left him a single red rose....

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    GEORGIAN DUBLIN

    by hevbell Updated Jan 8, 2005 1058 reviews

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    Merrion Square

    One of the Georgian doorways that Dublin, and Merrion Square in particular, are known for. They certainly add a nice bright touch to the buildings!

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    Oscar Wilde

    by Witinha Written May 28, 2004 64 reviews

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    No 1 Merrion Square

    Sir William Wilde (1815-1876), a famous eyesurgeon and father of Oscar Wilde, resided at No 1 Merrion Square, which is now occupied by the American College.

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    MERRION SQUARE

    by hevbell Updated Dec 13, 2003 1058 reviews

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    Merrion Square

    One of Dublins more famous addresses, famed for its Georgian architecture and colourful doors. It also has a nice garden in the middle of the square

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