Phoenix Park: A History and Guidebook

by Brendan Nolan

Phoenix Park, one of the biggest enclosed parks in the world, provides a breath of fresh air amid the urban sprawl of modern Dublin, Brendan Nolan's comprehensive guide to Phoenix Park covers its origins and history, buildings and monuments, wildlife, literary associations, local lore, military use, sports, self-guided walks, and its future in an urban environment.

200 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

websites are
http://www.brendannolan.ie
http://www.phoenixparkbook.com
http://dublinfolktales.com
http://irishlovestories.com
http://irishfolktales.com
http://littlebookofdublin.com

Reviews

[Grania · Rating 3 out of 5]

As I trot/wander round the one thousand and so acres, I am now primed at all time to drop into historical and contemporary discussions about the park, its origins, and history. Aras an Uachtarain (I think) used to be a summer retreat for the viceroy, so far was it removed from the hustle of the city...