Molly Malone Statue
Dublin, Ireland
A bronze sculpture from 1988 depicting the heroine of Dublin's most famous folk ballad, a young fishmonger selling mussels on the city streets. The monument, created by sculptor Jeanne Rynhart, originally stood on Grafton Street for the capital's millennium celebrations, and in 2014 it was moved in front of St. Andrew's Church on Suffolk Street. The statue shows the figure in a low-cut dress next to a two-wheeled cart with baskets of seafood. Street pipers and musicians often perform around the sculpture.
- Visit time: 20 min
- Local name: Molly Malone
What to look for
- The bronze figure of Molly Malone in traditional 17th-century urban attire
- The historic stone St. Andrew's Church forming the backdrop of the monument
- Performances by street folk musicians playing the song Cockles and Mussels
Before you go
- Best time: In the morning before the influx of tour groups
- Crowds: Large groups of tourists taking photos by the statue
- Note: The monument is open in public space free of charge
Good to know
- Dublin residents gave the monument the humorous nickname The Tart with the Cart due to the figure's low-cut neckline.
Sources: ireland.com, en.wikipedia.org
How long does it take to visit Molly Malone Statue?
Plan about 20 min.
Nearby
- Cornucopia — 80 m
- The Stag's Head — 180 m
- Grogan's — 200 m
- Leo Burdock — 210 m
- Bewley's Grafton Street Cafe — 230 m
- Trinity College Dublin and Book of Kells — 230 m
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