Richmond Park, Dublin

Name: Richmond Park
Address: Off Bulfin Road, Dublin, D08 YY05, Ireland
Telephone: +353 1 222 8400

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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. The area where the ground now stands was formerly used as a recreational area by the British Army, who were stationed at the nearby Richmond Barracks, both named after Charles Lennox, 4th Duke of Richmond the barracks having since been demolished. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1925 (99 years ago)Capacity: 5340Coordinates: 53°20'18"N, 6°18'58"W

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Off Bulfin RoadSouthside (South-West Inner City)Dublin D08 YY05 Ireland

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+353 1 222 8400

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Richmond Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.2 miE
Museum
Guinness Storehouse, Dublin
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0.4 miNE
Prison telling stories of Ireland's past
Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin
10 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.
0.9 miNE
Monuments and statues, Obelisk
Wellington Monument, Dublin
24 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...
0.7 miNE
Modern art in a 17th-century hospital
Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin
19 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...
0.4 miN
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.
0.7 miN
Forts and castles, Historical place
Magazine Fort, Dublin
19 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.
1.2 miNE
Bridge
Seán Heuston Bridge, Dublin
31 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.
1.2 miE
Church
St James' Church, Dublin
31 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.
1.3 miNW
Archaeological site
Knockmaree Dolmen, Dublin
35 min walk • Knockmaree Dolmen, or Knockmaree Cist, is a prehistoric site of the Neolithic period, in Phoenix Park just north of Chapelizod, near Dublin, Ireland. Other forms of the name are Knockmary or Knockmaroon Dolmen, or Cnoc-Maraidhe.
1.2 miNE
Monuments and statues, Fountain
Anna Livia, Dublin
32 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.
1.2 miNE
Bridge
Frank Sherwin Bridge, Dublin
31 min walk • Frank Sherwin Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland. It joins St. John's Road and the south quays from Heuston Station to Wolfe Tone Quay and Parkgate Street on the Northside.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Richmond Park open?

Richmond Park is open:

Monday 10 am - 12:45 pm & 1:45 pm - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 12:45 pm & 1:45 pm - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 12:45 pm & 1:45 pm - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 12:45 pm & 1:45 pm - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 12:45 pm & 1:45 pm - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Richmond Park?

Nearby attractions include Goldenbridge Cemetery, Dublin (4 min walk), Inchicore Library, Dublin (8 min walk), Kagyu Samye Dzong Dublin, Dublin (9 min walk), Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin (10 min walk).

How to get to Richmond Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Richmond Park:

Bus

Emmet Rd, Richmond Park • Lines: 13, 40 (4 min walk)
Inchicore, Tyrconnell Road • Lines: 126, 126X, 13, 130, 69 (7 min walk)

Tram

Goldenbridge • Lines: Luas Red Line (5 min walk)
Stop • Lines: Luas Red Line (6 min walk)

Train

Dublin Heuston (27 min walk)
Heuston (28 min walk)