Bully's Acre, Dublin

Name: Bully's Acre
Address: Dublin, Ireland

#267 among attractions in Dublin

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Facts and practical information

Bully's Acre is a former public cemetery located near the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin, Ireland. It is 3.7 acres in extent. ()

Established: 900 (1124 years ago)Coordinates: 53°20'34"N, 6°18'24"W

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Southside (South-West Inner City)Dublin Ireland

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Bully's Acre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Guinness Storehouse, Kilmainham Gaol, Wellington Monument, Irish Museum of Modern Art.

0.8 miE
Museum
Guinness Storehouse, Dublin
22 min walk • The Guinness Storehouse stands proudly as a beacon of Irish heritage in the heart of Dublin, Ireland. This historic building, once a fermentation plant for the iconic Guinness Brewery, has been transformed into a state-of-the-art visitor experience, dedicated to the...
~630 ftSW
Prison telling stories of Ireland's past
Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin
4 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.
0.5 miN
Monuments and statues, Obelisk
Wellington Monument, Dublin
12 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...
~1460 ftE
Modern art in a 17th-century hospital
Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin
8 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...
0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Military museum
Richmond Park, Dublin
13 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 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.
0.5 miW
Memorial, Garden, Park
Irish National War Memorial Gardens, Dublin
12 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.
0.6 miNW
Forts and castles, Historical place
Magazine Fort, Dublin
15 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 miNE
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.
0.8 miE
Church
St James' Church, Dublin
20 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.
0.8 miNE
Monuments and statues, Fountain
Anna Livia, Dublin
20 min walk • Anna Livia is a bronze monument located in Croppies' Acre Memorial Park in Dublin, Ireland. It was formerly located on O'Connell Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bully's Acre?

Nearby attractions include Kilmainham, Dublin (3 min walk), Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin (4 min walk), Kagyu Samye Dzong Dublin, Dublin (5 min walk), Inchicore Library, Dublin (6 min walk).

How to get to Bully's Acre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bully's Acre:

Bus

Inchicore Road, Kilmainham Jail • Lines: 69, 79 (4 min walk)
Con Colbert Road • Lines: 52, 79, 79A, C1, C2, C3, C4 (5 min walk)

Tram

Suir Road • Lines: Luas Red Line (11 min walk)
Stop • Lines: Luas Red Line (14 min walk)

Train

Dublin Heuston (14 min walk)
Heuston (15 min walk)