Convention Centre Dublin, Dublin

Name: Convention Centre Dublin
Address: Dublin, Ireland
Telephone: +353 1 856 0000

#83 among attractions in Dublin

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The Convention Centre Dublin is a convention centre in the Dublin Docklands, Ireland. The Convention centre overlooks the River Liffey at Spencer Dock. It was designed by the Irish-born American architect Kevin Roche. Construction started in 1998 and the building opened in 2010. From June 2020 it acted as a temporary location for Dáil Éireann due to the necessity to implement social distancing because of the COVID-19 pandemic. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 2010 (14 years ago)Architectural style: ModernCoordinates: 53°20'50"N, 6°14'19"W

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Northside (North Inner City)Dublin Ireland

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+353 1 856 0000

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Convention Centre Dublin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Talbot Street, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Shelbourne Park, 3Arena.

0.6 miNW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Talbot Street, Dublin
17 min walk • Talbot Street, nestled in the bustling heart of Dublin, Ireland, is a vibrant shopping district known for its eclectic mix of retail offerings and the lively atmosphere that characterizes this bustling thoroughfare. A stone's throw away from the city's central bus...
0.4 miW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Dublin
11 min walk • EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is a state-of-the-art visitor experience located in the heart of Dublin, Ireland. Opened in 2016, this interactive museum is dedicated to the story of the Irish diaspora and the impact of Irish emigrants on the world.
0.6 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Shelbourne Park, Dublin
16 min walk • Shelbourne Park is a greyhound racing stadium in the south Dublin inner city suburb of Ringsend.
0.4 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
3Arena, Dublin
11 min walk • The 3Arena is an indoor amphitheatre located at North Wall Quay in the Dublin Docklands in Dublin, Ireland. The venue opened as The O2 on 16 December 2008. It was built on the site of the former Point Theatre, a smaller music venue which operated from 1988 to 2007, retaining only some of the outer facade.
~650 ftW
Bridge, View point
Samuel Beckett Bridge, Dublin
4 min walk • Samuel Beckett Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge in Dublin that joins Sir John Rogerson's Quay on the south side of the River Liffey to Guild Street and North Wall Quay in the Docklands area.
0.4 miW
Bridge, Architecture
Sean O'Casey Bridge, Dublin
10 min walk • Seán O'Casey Bridge is a pedestrian swingbridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, joining City Quay in the Grand Canal Docks area to North Wall Quay and the IFSC.
0.7 miW
Nightlife
Mulligan's, Dublin
18 min walk • Mulligan's is a pub in Dublin, Ireland which opened on Poolbeg Street in 1854.
~1810 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
CHQ, Dublin
9 min walk • The CHQ Building, formerly known as Stack A, is an industrial building in Dublin, Ireland. CHQ stands for "Custom House Quay", named for the nearby Custom House. Known as the Tobacco Store to dockworkers, it was built in 1820 to store cargos of tobacco, tea and spirits. Tobacco and tea were kept in separate compartments above ground.
~1530 ftW
Ship, Specialty museum, Museum
Jeanie Johnston, Dublin
8 min walk • Jeanie Johnston is a replica of a three masted barque that was originally built in Quebec, Canada, in 1847 by the Scottish-born shipbuilder John Munn.
0.7 miNW
Theater
Aldborough House, Dublin
17 min walk • Aldborough House is a landmark Georgian building in Dublin, Ireland. Built as a private residence by 1795, the original structure included a chapel and a theatre wing.
0.5 miE
Bridge
East-Link, Dublin
13 min walk • The Tom Clarke Bridge, formerly and commonly known as the East-Link Toll Bridge, is a toll bridge in Dublin, Ireland, on the River Liffey, owned and operated by Dublin City Council.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Convention Centre Dublin?

Nearby attractions include Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin (3 min walk), Samuel Beckett Bridge, Dublin (4 min walk), Statue of Luke Kelly, Dublin (6 min walk), Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin (6 min walk).

How to get to Convention Centre Dublin by public transport?

The nearest stations to Convention Centre Dublin:

Bus

Convention Centre • Lines: 500 (2 min walk)
North Wall Quay • Lines: 133X, Se1, Se2 (4 min walk)

Tram

Spencer Dock • Lines: Luas Red Line (4 min walk)
Mayor Square - NCI • Lines: Luas Red Line (7 min walk)

Train

Docklands (7 min walk)
Dublin Pearse (13 min walk)