Welcome To Dublin City Council Dublin Winter Lights
Dublin City Council is delighted to announce that the dazzling ‘Dublin City Council Dublin Winter Lights’ are back! For the month of December, locations all over the city centre will be transformed with colourful projections and lighting displays, including for the first time, Bank of Ireland College Green and the Central Plaza. This year will see the return of the popular location Merrion Square Park. Dublin City Council Dublin Winter Lights is an event catering for all ages so bring your family and friends. Experience Dublin City Centre in a whole new light and feel the magic this festive season.




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Locations
The spectacle will not only revisit the crowd-favourites like Merrion Square Park, but will also introduce new installations at landmarks such as O’Connell Street, Bank of Ireland College Green, Central Plaza, and the Ha’penny Bridge.
This year’s programme will feature designs from national and international digital artists. The locations are:
1. The Spire
2. GPO (General Post Office)
3. O’Connell Street (trees and statues)
4. Custom House
5. Samuel Beckett Bridge
6. Trinity College
7. Bank of Ireland College Green
8. Central Plaza
9. Ha’Penny Bridge
10. Millennium Bridge
11. Barnardo Square and City Hall ( Children’s Art Competition)
12. Mansion House
13. Merrion Square Park (From 1st Dec-22nd Dec inclusive)
Planning your visit
For information on visiting Dublin City Centre during Dublin City Council Dublin Winter Lights please see www.transportireland.ie for public transport options and to assist with planning your journey.
Children's corner
As part of this year’s Children’s art competition, Barnardo’s Square will host festive artwork submitted by school children from across the city and will provide a platform for the great wealth of young emerging artistic talent in Dublin City.
Plus, meet Rua and friends as she adventures through Dublin city centre.
Whats Happening?

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Dublin City Council Dublin Winter Lights Merrion Square Park 2023
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