Father Mathew Bridge, Dublin

Name: Father Mathew Bridge
Address: Dublin, Ireland

#114 among attractions in Dublin

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Father Mathew Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland and joining Merchants Quay to Church Street and the north quays. It occupies the approximate site of the original, and for many years only, Bridge of Dublin, dating back to the 11th century. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1816 (208 years ago)Coordinates: 53°20'44"N, 6°16'33"W

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Southside (South-West Inner City)Dublin Ireland

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Father Mathew Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Christ Church Cathedral, The Brazen Head, Dublinia, Old Jameson Distillery.

~1250 ftSE
Medieval edifice with a crypt and cafe
Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
7 min walk • Christ Church Cathedral, a beacon of history and spirituality, stands as a prominent landmark in the heart of Dublin, Ireland. This magnificent church, also known as the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, is the elder of the city's two medieval cathedrals, the other being...
~240 ftSW
Nightlife
The Brazen Head, Dublin
2 min walk • Steeped in history and brimming with old-world charm, The Brazen Head claims the title of Dublin's oldest pub, with a storied past dating back to 1198. Nestled in the heart of Ireland's vibrant capital, this celebrated establishment is not just a place to enjoy a pint...
~1170 ftSE
Museum, Gothic architecture, Specialty museum
Dublinia, Dublin
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dublin, Ireland, Dublinia is a museum dedicated to bringing the city's vibrant Viking and medieval heritage to life. This interactive museum invites visitors to step back in time and explore the world of Dublin's ancestors through a series of...
~990 ftN
Museum, Distillery
Old Jameson Distillery, Dublin
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dublin, the Old Jameson Distillery stands as an emblematic testament to Ireland's storied whiskey-making tradition. This historic site, once the epicenter of Irish whiskey production, has been transformed into an immersive museum that invites...
~480 ftE
Architecture, Hostel
Four Courts, Dublin
3 min walk • The Four Courts is Ireland's most prominent courts building, located on Inns Quay in Dublin. The Four Courts is the principal seat of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the Dublin Circuit Court.
~730 ftN
Church, Reportedly haunted, Sacred and religious sites
St Michan's Church, Dublin
4 min walk • St. Michan's Church is a Church of Ireland church located in Church Street, Dublin, Ireland. The first Christian chapel on this site dated from 1095, and operated as a Catholic church until the Reformation. The current church dates from 1686, and has served Church of Ireland parishioners in Dublin for more than 300 years.
~780 ftE
Bridge
O'Donovan Rossa Bridge, Dublin
4 min walk • O'Donovan Rossa Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland, and joining Winetavern Street to Chancery Place and the north quays.
~950 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
John's Lane Church, Dublin
5 min walk • The Church of St. Augustine and St. John, commonly known as John's Lane Church, is a large Roman Catholic Church located on Thomas Street, Dublin, Ireland. It was opened in 1874 on the site of the medieval St. John's Hospital, founded c. 1180. It is served by the Augustinian Order.
~1530 ftSE
Church
Church of St. Nicholas Within, Dublin
8 min walk • St. Nicholas Within is a former Church of Ireland parish church in Dublin city, Ireland. It was located at the corner of Nicholas St. and Christchurch Place, where part of its entrance may be seen next to the Peace Park.
~1470 ftSE
Street
Christchurch Place, Dublin
8 min walk • Christchurch Place is a street in central Dublin, Ireland, formerly known as Skinners Row or Skinner's Row.
~740 ftSE
Church, Gothic architecture
St. Audoen's Church, Dublin
4 min walk • St Audoen's Church is the church of the parish of Saint Audoen in the Church of Ireland, located south of the River Liffey at Cornmarket in Dublin, Ireland. This was close to the centre of the medieval city. The parish is in the Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough. St Audoen's is the oldest parish church in Dublin and still used as such.

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Which popular attractions are close to Father Mathew Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Four Courts, Dublin (3 min walk), Abbey Presbyterian Church, Dublin (3 min walk), Ormond Quay Presbyterian church, Dublin (3 min walk), Church of the Immaculate Conception, Dublin (4 min walk).

How to get to Father Mathew Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Father Mathew Bridge:

Bus

Merchant's Quay • Lines: 145, 26, 37, 39, 39a, 69, 69x, 79, 79A (3 min walk)
Usher's Quay • Lines: 145, 25d, 25x, 26, 37, 39, 39a, 51d, 52, 69, 69x, 70, 747, 79, 79A, C1, C2, C3, C4 (3 min walk)

Tram

Stop • Lines: Luas Red Line (4 min walk)
Four Courts • Lines: Luas Red Line (4 min walk)

Train

Heuston (20 min walk)
Dublin Heuston (21 min walk)