The statue was sculpted by Jeanne Rynhart, an Irish artist known for her figurative bronze works.
The 1988 unveiling marked the 988th anniversary of Dublin's founding.
The statue was relocated to Suffolk Street in 2014 to accommodate the Luas Cross City tram project.
Molly Malone is the subject of one of Ireland's most famous unofficial anthems, which tells the story of a fishmonger who died of a fever.
The nickname 'The Tart with the Cart' reflects the song's lyrics, which describe Molly working by day and allegedly working as a prostitute by night.
The Molly Malone Statue is a bronze sculpture commemorating the legendary fishmonger of the eponymous street ballad. Created by artist Jeanne Rynhart, the statue features a wheelbarrow and is colloquially known by locals as 'The Tart with the Cart'. Originally unveiled in 1988 for Dublin’s Millennium celebrations, the statue was moved from its original location on Grafton Street to its current site on Suffolk Street in 2014 to facilitate light rail construction. It depicts the historical 17th-century figure, though the real-life existence of a single inspiration remains a subject of academic debate. The bronze surface has become worn and polished in specific areas due to consistent public interaction over several decades.
From the front, slightly to the side, to capture both the statue's face and the detail of the cart.
The area is highly trafficked; visit early in the morning to avoid crowds in your background.
Expect a short wait if you want a photo without other tourists nearby.
Do not expect to find historical markers explaining the song's origins at the site; it is purely a photo opportunity.
