A One Minute History of Dublin's Marrion Square

A grand garden square on the south side of Dublin city, Merrion Square was home to some of Ireland’s most famous citizens in the past, including Daniel O’Connell, Oscar Wilde and W.B. Yeats. Built in the late 18th century, the townhouses around Merrion Square are often referred to as ‘the heart of Georgian Dublin’. Continue reading to find out how they came to be.