Four Courts, Dublin

Name: Four Courts
Address: Inns Quay, Dublin, 8, Ireland
Telephone: +353 1 888 6000

#90 among attractions in Dublin

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Facts and practical information

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. Until 2010 the building also housed the Central Criminal Court; this is now located in the Criminal Courts of Justice building. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 53°20'45"N, 6°16'25"W

Address

Inns QuayNorthside (North Inner City)Dublin 8 Ireland

Contact

+353 1 888 6000

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Day trips

Four Courts – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~980 ftSE
Medieval edifice with a crypt and cafe
Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
5 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...
~650 ftSW
Nightlife
The Brazen Head, Dublin
4 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...
~970 ftS
Museum, Gothic architecture, Specialty museum
Dublinia, Dublin
5 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...
~1160 ftNW
Museum, Distillery
Old Jameson Distillery, Dublin
6 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...
~1260 ftE
Bridge
Grattan Bridge, Dublin
7 min walk • Grattan Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland, and joining Capel Street to Parliament Street and the south quays.
~780 ftNW
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.
~480 ftW
Bridge
Father Mathew Bridge, Dublin
3 min walk • 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.
~320 ftE
Bridge
O'Donovan Rossa Bridge, Dublin
2 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.
~1350 ftSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
St. Werburgh's Church, Dublin
7 min walk • St. Werburgh's Church is a Church of Ireland church building in Dublin, Ireland. The original church on this site was built in 1178, shortly after the arrival of the Anglo-Normans in the town. It was named after St. Werburgh, abbess of Ely and patron saint of Chester. The current building was constructed in 1719.
~1270 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
John's Lane Church, Dublin
7 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.
~1340 ftSE
Church
Church of St. Nicholas Within, Dublin
7 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Four Courts open?

Four Courts is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Four Courts?

Nearby attractions include O'Donovan Rossa Bridge, Dublin (2 min walk), Church of the Immaculate Conception, Dublin (3 min walk), Father Mathew Bridge, Dublin (3 min walk), St Audoen's Church, Dublin (4 min walk).

How to get to Four Courts by public transport?

The nearest stations to Four Courts:

Bus

Four Courts • Lines: 145, 26 (1 min walk)
Merchant's Quay • Lines: 145, 26, 37, 39, 39a, 69, 69x, 79, 79A (2 min walk)

Tram

Stop • Lines: Luas Red Line (6 min walk)
Four Courts • Lines: Luas Red Line (3 min walk)

Train

Tara Street (21 min walk)
Heuston (22 min walk)