National Stadium, Dublin

Name: National Stadium
Address: Dublin, Ireland

#538 among attractions in Dublin

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The National Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, is the only purpose-built boxing stadium in the world. Major General WRE Murphy, Deputy Commissioner of the Garda Síochána proposed building the stadium in early 1935 and started fundraising. Built in 1939, the venue hosts over 55 days of boxing and a number of other events each year. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°19'51"N, 6°16'49"W

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Southside (South-West Inner City)Dublin Ireland

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National Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Patrick's Cathedral, Wood Quay, Irish Jewish Museum, Mary Immaculate.

0.7 miNE
Medieval building with musical recitals
St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin
18 min walk • St. Patrick's Cathedral stands as a magnificent beacon of faith and history in the heart of Dublin, Ireland. This monumental church, the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland, has been a place of worship since 1191, making it one of the city's oldest and most...
0.5 miNE
Archaeological site
Wood Quay, Dublin
13 min walk • Wood Quay is a riverside area of Dublin that was a site of Viking settlement. It is now the location of the offices of the Dublin City Council.
0.4 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
Irish Jewish Museum, Dublin
12 min walk • The Irish Jewish Museum is a small museum located in the once highly Jewish populated area of Portobello, around the South Circular Road, Dublin 8, dedicated to the history of the Irish Jewish community.
0.7 miE
Church
Mary Immaculate, Dublin
18 min walk • Mary Immaculate, Refuge of Sinners is a Roman Catholic church in Rathmines, Dublin built in 1854 in the "Greek style". The church was originally designed by Patrick Byrne and later extended by William Henry Byrne who added a portico and pediment.
0.7 miNE
Museum, Library, Historical place
Marsh's Library, Dublin
19 min walk • Marsh's Library, situated in St. Patrick's Close, adjacent to St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland is a well-preserved library of the late Renaissance and early Enlightenment.
0.6 miN
Museum, Art gallery
Pallas Projects/Studios, Dublin
16 min walk • The Pallas Projects/Studios is an artist-run and non-commercial gallery and studio space in Dublin, Ireland.
0.8 miN
Church, Spiritual
Church of St Nicholas of Myra Without, Dublin
20 min walk • The Church of St Nicholas of Myra is a Roman Catholic church on Francis Street, Dublin that is still in use today. The site has been used as a place of worship as far back as the 12th century. The current church was built in 1829 and dedicated to Saint Nicholas in 1835.
0.7 miE
Street
Camden Street, Dublin
17 min walk • Camden Street is a street in Dublin 2. It links Ranelagh/Rathmines to the southern city centre of Dublin. It is divided into Camden Street Upper and Camden Street Lower.
0.4 miS
Cemetery
Mount Jerome Cemetery, Dublin
11 min walk • Mount Jerome Cemetery & Crematorium is situated in Harold's Cross on the south side of Dublin, Ireland. Since its foundation in 1836, it has witnessed over 300,000 burials.
0.5 miE
Church
St. Kevin's Church, Dublin
14 min walk • St. Kevin's Church opened in Harrington St. Dublin, in 1872 to serve the Roman Catholic parish of St. Kevin, which had been split from St. Catherine's in 1865. It was named after the nearby St.
0.7 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Village, Dublin
19 min walk • The Village is a music venue situated next to Whelan's on Wexford Street, Dublin. Formerly a nightclub owned by Mean Fiddler, in 2003 it was turned into a music venue. It has a large balcony and a capacity of 550. On 16 March 2008 at approximately 01:15, The Village caught fire.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to National Stadium?

Nearby attractions include Dublin Mosque, Dublin (2 min walk), South Circular Road, Dublin (4 min walk), Clanbrassil Street, Dublin (6 min walk), Blackpitts Mosque, Dublin (10 min walk).

How to get to National Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Stadium:

Bus

South Circular Road, Clogher Road • Lines: 122 (3 min walk)
Clanbrassil Street Upper • Lines: 49 (6 min walk)

Tram

Stop • Lines: Luas Red Line (22 min walk)
Fatima • Lines: Luas Red Line (19 min walk)

Train

Heuston (32 min walk)
Dublin Heuston (32 min walk)