Irish Film Institute, Dublin

Name: Irish Film Institute
Address: Dublin, Ireland
Telephone: +353 1 679 5744

#117 among attractions in Dublin

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The Irish Film Institute, formerly the Irish Film Centre, is both an arthouse cinema and a national body that supports Irish film heritage. The IFI presents film festivals, retrospectives and curated seasons, along with independent, Irish and foreign language films overlooked by commercial multiplexes at its cinemas in the Temple Bar quarter of Dublin. It maintains an archive of Irish films and provides education in film culture. ()

Opened: September 1992 (31 years ago)Capacity: 422Coordinates: 53°20'41"N, 6°15'55"W

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Southside (South-East Inner City)Dublin Ireland

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+353 1 679 5744

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Irish Film Institute – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dublin Castle, The Stag's Head, Ha'penny Bridge, Chester Beatty Library.

~760 ftSW
Forts and castles, Museum, History museum
Dublin Castle, Dublin
4 min walk • Dublin Castle stands as a historic fortress at the heart of Ireland's capital, embodying a tapestry of the country's complex past. This venerable structure, which today serves as a government complex and museum, has been a fixture of Dublin's landscape since its...
~480 ftSE
Nightlife, Live music, Bars and clubs
The Stag's Head, Dublin
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dublin's bustling city center, The Stag's Head is a quintessential Irish bar that exudes charm and history. Known for its traditional Victorian decor and warm, inviting atmosphere, this hidden gem is a favorite among both locals and tourists...
~780 ftNE
Landmark 1800s pedestrian bridge
Ha'penny Bridge, Dublin
4 min walk • The Ha'penny Bridge, formally known as the Liffey Bridge, is a pedestrian bridge that gracefully arches over the River Liffey in the heart of Dublin, Ireland. An iconic symbol of the city, the cast-iron bridge first opened in 1816, connecting the two bustling streets...
~1020 ftSW
Rare religious and artistic manuscripts
Chester Beatty Library, Dublin
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dublin, the Chester Beatty Library stands as a cultural treasure trove and a must-visit destination for art aficionados and history buffs alike. This museum is renowned for its extensive collection of manuscripts, rare books, and decorative arts...
~520 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Temple Bar Gallery and Studios, Dublin
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dublin's cultural quarter, Temple Bar Gallery and Studios stands as a beacon of contemporary art in Ireland's vibrant capital city. This dynamic space is not only a gallery but also a working studio, providing a platform for both emerging...
~770 ftS
Shopping, Flea market, Market
George's Street Arcade, Dublin
4 min walk • George's Street Arcade is a shopping centre on South Great George's Street in Dublin. It is a Victorian style red-bricked indoor market of stalls and stores. It opened in 1881 as the South City Markets.
~580 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Chapel Royal, Dublin
3 min walk • The Chapel Royal in Dublin Castle was the official Church of Ireland chapel of the Household of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1814 until the creation of the Irish Free State in December 1922, which terminated the office of Lord Lieutenant and ended British rule in most of Ireland.
~670 ftNW
Bridge
Grattan Bridge, Dublin
4 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.
~1000 ftE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Molly Malone Statue, Dublin
5 min walk • "Molly Malone" is a popular song set in Dublin, Ireland, which has become its unofficial anthem. A statue representing Molly Malone was unveiled on Grafton Street by then Lord Mayor of Dublin, Ben Briscoe, during the 1988 Dublin Millennium celebrations, when 13 June was declared to be Molly Malone Day.
~510 ftN
Bridge
Millennium Bridge, Dublin
3 min walk • The Millennium Bridge is a pedestrian bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, joining Eustace Street in Temple Bar to the north quays.
~1030 ftE
Nightlife, Restaurant
M.J.O'Neill's, Dublin
5 min walk • M.J. O'Neill's is a bar and restaurant in Dublin, Ireland. It occupies 2 Suffolk Street and adjacent buildings, continuing round the corner into Church Lane. From 1875 it was owned by the Hogan Brothers, until M.J. O’Neill bought and renamed the premises in 1927.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Irish Film Institute?

Nearby attractions include Eustace Street, Dublin (1 min walk), Olympia Theatre, Dublin (1 min walk), National Photographic Archive, Dublin (2 min walk), The Button Factory, Dublin (2 min walk).

How to get to Irish Film Institute by public transport?

The nearest stations to Irish Film Institute:

Bus

Dame Street • Lines: Dublin Tour (2 min walk)
Wellington Quay • Lines: 26, 52, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, P29, X25, X27, X28, X30, X31, X32 (2 min walk)

Tram

Jervis • Lines: Luas Red Line (6 min walk)
Westmoreland • Lines: Luas Green Line (8 min walk)

Train

Tara Street (13 min walk)
Dublin Pearse (18 min walk)