Islandbridge, Dublin

Name: Islandbridge
Address: Dublin, Ireland

#426 among attractions in Dublin

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Island Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey, in Dublin, Ireland and joining the South Circular Road to Conyngham Road at the Phoenix Park. ()

Completed: 1791 (233 years ago)Coordinates: 53°20'50"N, 6°18'30"W

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Southside (South-West Inner City)Dublin Ireland

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Islandbridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin Zoo, Wellington Monument, Irish Museum of Modern Art.

~1940 ftS
Prison telling stories of Ireland's past
Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin
10 min walk • Kilmainham Gaol is a former prison turned museum, situated in the heart of Dublin, Ireland. This imposing structure, which dates back to 1796, has played a significant role in Irish history, particularly during the struggle for independence.
0.7 miN
Popular naturally landscaped zoo
Dublin Zoo, Dublin
17 min walk • Dublin Zoo, nestled within the expansive Phoenix Park in Dublin, Ireland, stands as a premier destination for wildlife enthusiasts and families alike. This historic zoo, one of the oldest in the world, was founded in 1831 and has since evolved into a...
~1310 ftNE
Monuments and statues, Obelisk
Wellington Monument, Dublin
7 min walk • The Wellington Monument stands as an imposing obelisk in the heart of Dublin, Ireland, commemorating the Duke of Wellington's military successes. Erected in Phoenix Park, one of Europe's largest walled city parks, the monument towers at 62 meters, making it the tallest...
0.4 miSE
Modern art in a 17th-century hospital
Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dublin, the Irish Museum of Modern Art, often abbreviated as IMMA, stands as a beacon of contemporary creativity and cultural heritage. Housed in the historic Royal Hospital Kilmainham, the museum is renowned for its impressive collection of...
0.7 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Military museum
Richmond Park, Dublin
18 min walk • Richmond Park is a football stadium in Dublin, Ireland. Situated in the Dublin suburb of Inchicore, it is the home ground of League of Ireland side St Patrick's Athletic F.C.
0.9 miNW
Residence of the President of Ireland
Áras an Uachtaráin, Dublin
25 min walk • Áras an Uachtaráin, formerly the Viceregal Lodge, is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of Ireland. It is located off Chesterfield Avenue in the Phoenix Park in Dublin.
0.9 miE
Park
Croppies' Acre, Dublin
24 min walk • The Croppies' Acre, officially the Croppies Acre Memorial Park, is a public park in Dublin, Ireland. It contains a memorial to the dead of the 1798 Rebellion.
0.4 miSW
Memorial, Garden, Park
Irish National War Memorial Gardens, Dublin
11 min walk • The Irish National War Memorial Gardens is an Irish war memorial in Islandbridge, Dublin, dedicated "to the memory of the 49,400 Irish soldiers who gave their lives in the Great War, 1914–1918", out of a total of 206,000 Irishmen who served in the British forces alone during the war.
~1810 ftW
Forts and castles, Historical place
Magazine Fort, Dublin
9 min walk • The Magazine Fort is a bastion fort and magazine located within the Phoenix Park, in Dublin, Ireland. Built in 1735, it was occupied by British Armed Forces until 1922 when it was turned over to the Irish Defence Forces after the Anglo-Irish Treaty.
0.7 miE
Bridge
Seán Heuston Bridge, Dublin
18 min walk • Seán Heuston Bridge is a cast-iron bridge spanning the River Liffey beside Heuston Station, Dublin. It was previously named King's Bridge and Sarsfield Bridge - and the bridge and adjacent train station are still commonly referred to by older Dubliners as "Kings Bridge" and "Kings Bridge Station" respectively.
0.9 miE
Church
St James' Church, Dublin
23 min walk • St. James' Catholic Church in Dublin, Ireland is church in Dublin, Ireland, built in 1852. It and the neighbouring St. James' Church and Cemetery, Dublin are both located on St. James Street or James Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Islandbridge?

Nearby attractions include Liffey Railway Bridge, Dublin (6 min walk), Phoenix Park Tunnel, Dublin (6 min walk), Wellington Monument, Dublin (7 min walk), Bully's Acre, Dublin (8 min walk).

How to get to Islandbridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Islandbridge:

Bus

Islandbridge Gate • Lines: 26, C5, C6 (3 min walk)
South Circular Road • Lines: 69 (3 min walk)

Train

Dublin Heuston (15 min walk)
Heuston (15 min walk)

Tram

Heuston • Lines: Luas Red Line (18 min walk)
James's • Lines: Luas Red Line (19 min walk)