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Molly Malone Statue

Tourist attraction Monument

One of the Top rated Monuments in Dublin


Address

Suffolk St, Dublin 2, D02 KX03, Ireland

Website

www.visitdublin.com

Contact

+353 1 222 2222

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (11.5K reviews)

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  • 5/5 Debanjana C. 4 years ago on Google
    It’s kind of a famous node in the area and popular meeting place. There is always some street singer around the area and it’s a very lively place indeed. Temple bar area is very close if you want to grab a drink. You can sit here the whole day and won’t feel bored at all. For all the tourism buses for a day long tour, this is the place to meet up in the morning. The statue itself is glorious and the backdrop of it is also beautiful.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Griffin A. 1 year ago on Google
    Very cool statue right in front of the church. Located in a great part of the city with lots of pubs, restaurants, and shops all around. Quiet area in what feels like a big alley way. Usually not busy and someone is always playing music nearby. Great piece of history to go see if you are visiting Dublin. It is a quick visit and doesn’t require much time to see. There are no fences or gates so it’s free to take pictures with.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tilman B. 10 months ago on Google • 776 reviews
    The Molly Malone bronze monument is quite the spectacle. It's fascinating how male visitors can't resist resting their heads on her breasts, resulting in a polished golden glow that reflects the sunlight. It's a peculiar sight to see grown men queuing up for this unique experience. Who knew a bronze statue could become such a shrine for breast enthusiasts? It's an interesting phenomenon worth witnessing if you're ever in Dublin.

  • 5/5 Mich B. 1 year ago on Google
    Very interesting statue in the heart of the city… there’s an interesting story behind Molly Malone. They say you have to touch her breasts for good luck 😉… I think it’s worth to check it and just take a quick snapshot like I did!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tristan T. 2 years ago on Google
    Ah yes, Molly Malone, her bosom freely is shown. A few more rubs and it'll shine, be patient, there may be a line!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 1girl 1. 1 year ago on Google
    Molly Malone is the enigmatic heroine of the famous song of the same name, widely recognised as Dublin’s unofficial anthem. Immortalized in bronze during the 1988 Dublin Millennium celebrations, when 13 June was declared to be Molly Malone Day. The Molly Malone statue stands in the heart of the city’s historic Georgian Quarter. Though regularly upheld as a traditional Irish ballad, it’s not known where the song originated or if Molly Malone ever existed. Beautiful statue infront of the church, located just off the Main Street.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ivan K. 2 years ago on Google
    The perfect place for photography. Beautiful old church and surroundings. many tourists and children. a really nice place to take photos and have memories. every recommendation to come and visit.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tina at C. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful statue. Dress looked very authentic of the era. It was cool where the statue was located, right where we took our full day bus tour. Ireland is beautiful, and rich with history.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fakhar A. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the famous spot in Dublin. A historic statue, telling the roots of Ireland. Everyone wants to have click with this lady 😜. Easy to locate. Around this place you will find many pubs, bars and eating places. Trip to Dublin is incomplete without having pic with this statue.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 TK C. 6 months ago on Google • 264 reviews
    A bronze metal full size female fish monger peddler statue pushing a food cart gets a lot of tourist attention. When we were there, there was no line, so we walked right up to the worn bronze area, which is about 6 feet and some inches tall and just casually rubbed away, smiled, and left. You can walk right past this statue if your attention is elsewhere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard S. 2 years ago on Google
    I don't know the history of this statue, but I saw some lady fondling it so it's an easy 5 star review.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jan T. 5 years ago on Google
    Rather small but very nice statue, known from a famous old Irish song. Very popular landmark for tourists who want to pose in front of this statue on pictures with friends and family as a very nice memory of their trip to Dublin.Very pleasant and sympathetic !!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 No O. 6 months ago on Google • 146 reviews
    It is a bronze statue of a fictional fishmonger named Molly Malone. She is the star of a well-known Irish song and represents working class in Dublin. She sells stuff from her cart. Tourists favourite activity is to take pictures of themselves while holding Molly Mallone statue "top body part used for feeding kids" (original word marked by Google as offensive one ;-) ) and that's why this part of the statue is a bit polished. It's located next to O'Neill's pub, church and post office.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chiquita M. 7 months ago on Google • 300 reviews
    Molly Malone is a definite must see if you're looking for some good luck 🍀 in Dublin. Just rub her breasts which are shining from all the luckseekers attention. We didn't see her at first, as she was blocked from view from all the people around taking pictures and rubbing away 🍀

  • 4/5 Daniel G. 2 years ago on Google
    In Dublin's fair city Where the girls are so pretty I first set my eyes on sweet Molly Malone As she wheeled her wheelbarrow Through streets broad and narrow Crying, "Cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh!" Alive, alive, oh Alive, alive, oh Crying, "Cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh" She was a fishmonger And sure there was no wonder For so were her father and mother before And they both wheeled their barrows Through streets broad and narrow Crying, "Cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh Alive, alive, oh Alive, alive, oh Crying, "Cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh She died of a fever And no one could save her And that was the end of sweet Molly Malone But her ghost wheels her barrow Through streets broad and narrow Crying, "Cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh Alive, alive, oh Alive, alive, oh Crying, "Cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh Alive, alive, oh Alive, alive, oh Crying, "Cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh Lirycs source: Wikipedia.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mihai M. 10 months ago on Google
    Iconic statue in Dublin. To get into the vibe when visiting the statue I also recommend listening to the “Molly Malone” song 🎧 Like that you’re also prepared for the atmosphere you’ll find in the pubs where this song is quite common
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anoop A. 1 year ago on Google
    The historically significant statue in the Suffolk street in dublin is a must see place to see for any one who visits Dublin. Its a fun fact that originally the statue was unveiled on Grafton street which was then relocated to the current location.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aaron G. 2 years ago on Google
    St. Patrick's Day 2022. Very nice statue of a lady carrying fish to market.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cloé F. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice statue, although I feel like a bit of information about what it is for would have been helpful. It is located in a really nice street, and the church behind it give it all its charm.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dario Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice statues, not super crowded so you can easily take a pic - at leas in September 2021 COVID time. The statue is nice, nothing exceptional for me. Still I rate it 5 stars
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dan T. 6 months ago on Google • 150 reviews
    Locals call her The Tart with the Cart among other things. A really fun landmark in the heart of Dublin. Plaques tell the history and give info on the sculptor. Traditionally' you touch her cleavage. This is apparent by how brightly polished the bronze is in this area as compared to the rest of the statue!

  • 5/5 Andrew N. 8 months ago on Google • 74 reviews
    Molly always looks fabulous. Even when some vandals used a bit of paint to grant her some additional modesty. With a bit of a polished she will look even better and once again "alive alive oh".

  • 4/5 D S. 4 months ago on Google • 50 reviews
    Nice statue, but hard to get a good photo with all of the tourists crowding around it. Recommend trying to go early morning to view it.

  • 5/5 Anna C. 3 months ago on Google • 16 reviews New
    A connection to my childhood had drawn me to this statue. Lovely area of Dublin, nice and quiet. I think there should be a sign somewhere though requesting that nobody sits on any part of the statue as it makes it difficult to take pics.

  • 5/5 Mo A. 1 year ago on Google
    The Tart with the cart can be found in the heart of the city. Made of bronze she has aged well since being erected but she definitely needs a shawl over her to cover them breasts that keep being played with by adolescent boys ( & girls ) still she's not one for complaining!

  • 3/5 GegX S. 8 months ago on Google
    Top be honest. A bit overrated. A Statue and everyone ist touching her a Special place. If you plan to See this skip it. You will Walk there randomly.

  • 5/5 David G. 1 year ago on Google
    Molly Mallones statue is well visited and as you can see from the patina it's apparently lucky to rub certain parts of the statue!

  • 5/5 Giuseppe T. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best tourist attractions in Dublin. In Dublin's fair city Where the girls are so pretty I first set my eyes on sweet Molly Malone As she wheeled her wheelbarrow Through streets broad and narrow Crying, "Cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh!"

  • 5/5 F L. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely world! You could take a nice pic even many people gathered around.

  • 5/5 Angela G. 1 year ago on Google
    A lot of tourist, most o them touching her tees, really I don’t know why, look like give you good luck

  • 5/5 Ebun O. 2 years ago on Google
    Iconic statue of Molly Malone which represents the Irish women of the 18th century.

  • 5/5 Romans K. 2 years ago on Google
    Very detailed statue of woman bringing fish and seafood.

  • 5/5 Manuela G. 2 years ago on Google
    A very popular spot in Dublín to come see Molly Malone and if you come here you have to listen to her song. Very popular song that’s catchy.

  • 5/5 Brad K. 2 years ago on Google
    Easy to locate. Lots of shops and pubs nearby

  • 5/5 Rawnak J. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a very beautiful attractive statue

  • 4/5 pino m. 2 years ago on Google
    An interesting and nice statue of a irish symbolic woman

  • 5/5 Ronald G. 2 years ago on Google
    We were on a tour and our guide sang the Molly Malone song. If you get a tour and your guide doesn't sing the song, you did not get the full experience. So much fun!!

  • 5/5 maveen K. 2 years ago on Google
    Well made and maintained statue...Pick-up point for Irish Day tours

  • 5/5 Alec Mc G. 2 years ago on Google
    The talking statues that made Molly come to life was a special touch. If I was to visit her again I would take flowers. She said she loved it when people came to see her but flowers would be nice when they call

  • 4/5 Alan H. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice stature and worth dropping by if you are on the way to something else.

  • 3/5 Jaffa B. 2 years ago on Google
    Well it's a statue. It's fine 😄 Take a look on your way past but I wouldn't build plans around it

  • 5/5 ivan c. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a must see, Irish roots part of Dublin streets. One of the many statues that make a visit to the city. For young and old


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