Places in Dublin That I like Part 3 (Merrion Square)

Merrion Square is wonderful little safe haven away from the bustle of the shopping district of the south side. It's been there since 1752 and it's maintained it's period look. The square itself contains houses in a Georgian style. The gardens in the centre are beautiful. Firstly, there is often a display of paintings (some of which are modern and odd) along the gates surrounding the gardens. I'm obsessed with monuments and statues, and that's one reason why I like it in there. Of course there's the Oscar Wilde Memorial Statue. He's kicking it back, relaxing as the Yanks go by and take pictures of him. He's probably keeping an eye out for young male passers-by also, the dirty prick. But even better, there's a bust of Michael Collins there too. Micheál ÓCoileán, I'm almost sure it says under it.
Anyway, it's a great little place for a sit down and a chat. And although I've never played anything there, I'd say it's great for a kick-a-round of a football in the central green, or an auld throw of a frisbee or a batter of a sliotar etc. etc. But when the Summer comes around again, that might be a great activity for all the family on a clear day. Finn, fancy a puck around some day? Ha!
There's lovely trees and plants and shrubs etc. in the gardens. It's kept very well. I seems that the birds (not the girls, the things that fly about) love the gardens. It's full of thrushes and blackbirds and the occasional robin hops along too. Overall, 'tis a grand nice place to visit on a lazy day in Dublin.