Grand Canal Lock C2 is a narrow, stone-walled chamber that allows vessels to change elevation as they move through Dublin. It is one of several locks on the Circular Line, a route that opened in seventeen ninety-six to connect the main…
Grand Canal Leafy Paths
Stroll along the tranquil waters of Dublin's Grand Canal, following leafy paths past historic stone locks, quiet houseboat moorings, and the peaceful spots that inspired local poets.
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1. Grand Canal Lock C2
2. Huband Bridge
Huband Bridge is a single-arch, humpbacked stone bridge that spans the Grand Canal, connecting Mount Street Crescent with Percy Place. You can distinguish it from other spans along the canal by its notably ornate design, which stems from…
3. Patrick Kavanagh Statue (1991) by John Coll
A life-sized bronze figure of the poet Patrick Kavanagh sits on a bench on the north bank of the Grand Canal, his hat resting beside him as he gazes toward the water. Sculpted by John Coll and unveiled in nineteen ninety-one by President…
4. Wilton Park
Wilton Park sits along the banks of the Grand Canal, between the bridges of Leeson Street and Baggot Street. The site centers on a restored one-acre Victorian park featuring an original fountain, lawns, and paths that open into a modern,…
5. La Peniche
La Peniche is a cargo barge that sits low against the water of the Grand Canal at Mespil Road. The name is French for the barge, and the vessel itself is known as the MV Riasc. After the canal system stopped supporting commercial transport…
6. McCafferty's at The Barge
McCafferty's at The Barge sits at the corner of Charlemont Street and Charlemont Bridge, immediately overlooking the banks of the Grand Canal. Its most recognizable feature is the sprawl of grassy areas right outside the doors, which have…
7. La Touche Bridge
La Touche Bridge is a distinctive structure spanning the Grand Canal, recognized by its ruby-red railings and decorative lamp posts. Built in seventeen ninety-one, the bridge was named for William Digges La Touche, a prominent Dublin…