Welcome!
This is a blog about one of the most famous historical sites found in the Phoenix park, Áras an Uachtaráin. The extensive history of the park itself goes back to the Neolithic and the Bronze Age. For the next three weeks we will be investigating; why is Áras an Uachtaráin important, how the building has changed over time and who are the important people who have lived there.
Here is Danny the Deer to say a few words.
Keep an eye out for Danny the Deer you will meet him a few times within this blog.
Our Key Enquiry Question
To help us investigate the history of Áras an Uachtaráin our key enquiry question to keep in mind during the exploration of this blog is
Why is Áras an Uachtaráin important?
Click on the tabs at the top of the page and follow the steps to investigate Áras an Uachtaráin.
Good Luck!
Fun Fact: The name Phoenix has nothing to do with the bird, but is a mispronunciation of the Irish name “Fionn Uisce”, meaning clear water.
