Spire of Dublin Monument
Tall stainless-steel monument on O'Connell Street
A 120‑metre stainless-steel needle on O'Connell Street, Dublin's Spire marks the city centre near the General Post Office; visitors pass it en route to shopping streets, monuments and the River Liffey.
Spire of Dublin at a Glance#
Address: O’Connell Street, Dublin 1, Ireland (The Spire, central O’Connell St)
Hours: Open 24/7
Admission: Free
About Spire of Dublin#
The Spire of Dublin is a conical stainless-steel monument on O’Connell Street in central Dublin, Ireland, completed in 2003. It serves as a modern civic landmark on one of the city’s principal streets.
Erected in the early 2000s as part of a civic renewal project for O’Connell Street, the spire replaced earlier monuments on the site and quickly became a distinctive piece of modern Dublin public art.
The spire stands on O’Connell Street in central Dublin, near Henry Street and within walking distance of the General Post Office and other central city landmarks.
- Height and visibility: The stainless-steel monument stands approximately 120 metres tall and is illuminated at night, making it visible along O’Connell Street and from several nearby vantage points.
- Completion year: Construction was completed in 2003 as part of an early-2000s redevelopment of O’Connell Street following the removal of an earlier pillar monument.
How to Get to Spire of Dublin#
The Spire of Dublin (on O’Connell Street) is in the city centre and is easiest reached on foot from central Dublin. It is served by many Dublin Bus routes and by the Luas Cross City tram at the “O’Connell - GPO” stop; Connolly and Heuston rail stations are within a 15-25 minute walk depending on direction.
Tips for Visiting Spire of Dublin#
- See the Spire after dark when it is illuminated - the stainless-steel column becomes much more striking against the night sky and is better for photography.
- Approach on foot from O'Connell Street and pair the visit with nearby sites (GPO, Henry Street) to get context and avoid the busiest midday periods when the central shopping area is busiest.
Best Time to Visit Spire of Dublin#
The Spire of Dublin is easiest to visit on weekday mornings or during the off-season; summer brings the largest crowds.
Weather & Climate near Spire of Dublin#
Spire of Dublin's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (719 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 8° | 1° | 67 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.9h |
| February | Poor | 2° - 9° | 2° | 53 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.6h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 4° | 52 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 6° | 50 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Good | 7° - 16° | 11° | 51 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.7h |
| June | Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 55 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.2 m/s | 1.5 high | 16.7h |
| July | Good | 12° - 21° | 16° | 51 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.2h |
| August | Good | 11° - 20° | 16° | 69 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.6h |
| September | Good | 9° - 18° | 14° | 61 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 71 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 4° | 68 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 9° | 2° | 71 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.3h |
