Irish National War Memorial Gardens, Dublin

Name: Irish National War Memorial Gardens
Address: Gairdíní Náisiúnta Cuimhneacháin Cogaidh na hÉireann, Islandbridge, Dublin, 8, Ireland
Telephone: +353 1 475 7816

#100 among attractions in Dublin

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Irish National War Memorial Gardens, Dublin

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Elevation: 49 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°20'41"N, 6°19'3"W

Address

Gairdíní Náisiúnta Cuimhneacháin Cogaidh na hÉireann, IslandbridgeSouthside (South-West Inner City)Dublin 8 Ireland

Contact

+353 1 475 7816

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Day trips

Irish National War Memorial Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kilmainham Gaol, Phoenix Park, Dublin Zoo, Wellington Monument.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Irish National War Memorial Gardens open?

Irish National War Memorial Gardens is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Irish National War Memorial Gardens?

Nearby attractions include Magazine Fort, Dublin (8 min walk), Kagyu Samye Dzong Dublin, Dublin (8 min walk), Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin (11 min walk), Islandbridge, Dublin (11 min walk).

How to get to Irish National War Memorial Gardens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Irish National War Memorial Gardens:

Bus

Con Colbert Road • Lines: 52, 79, 79A, C1, C2, C3, C4 (4 min walk)
Inchicore Road, Camac Court • Lines: 69, 79 (6 min walk)

Tram

Goldenbridge • Lines: Luas Red Line (16 min walk)
Stop • Lines: Luas Red Line (17 min walk)

Train

Dublin Heuston (25 min walk)
Heuston (25 min walk)