Photos: William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 Unknown, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5 Sixflashphoto, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo credits
Photos: William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 Unknown, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5 Sixflashphoto, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Phoenix Park's deer herd and monuments
Your local guide
Cormac Nolan
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Highlights
- A wild deer herd since the 1660s
- A monument to the Duke of Wellington
- The field of a historic 1979 gathering
- Europe's largest enclosed city park
- A quiet early morning among the deer
About this tour
This early session moves through Europe's largest enclosed city park to see its wild deer herd and two of its major monuments. You see fallow deer at a respectful distance, a towering 19th-century obelisk, and the open field behind a major 20th-century gathering. It stays outdoors throughout, timed for the calmest part of the day to see the deer.
After a short sound check near the deer enclosure area, I move stop by stop, letting the animals and the monuments hold the screen before I explain their history. I take questions live as they come and send a short note afterwards on the park's other features for anyone who wants to explore further.
It suits anyone interested in wildlife and public monuments, and early risers who want the quietest part of the park before it fills up.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 6 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Dublin before heading out.
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The fallow deer herd 17 min
The camera takes in wild fallow deer grazing at a respectful distance, and I explain how this herd has lived in the park since it was enclosed for deer hunting in the 17th century.
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The Wellington Monument 17 min
You see the tall obelisk from the open parkland around it, and I explain how it was built to commemorate the Dublin-born Duke of Wellington.
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The Papal Cross 17 min
The session closes at the open field where a papal visit drew over a million people in 1979, and I explain how the site has stayed a large open gathering space since.
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Your questions 11 min
Time to ask anything about Dublin: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 5 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Seafood chowder and The Liberties, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Dublin time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Dublin, showing you The fallow deer herd and The Wellington Monument live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk the park live with my phone.
Times shown in Dublin time (GMT)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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