South Circular Road, Dublin

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The South Circular Road, designated as the R811 regional road, is a road in Dublin, Ireland. One of the longest in the city, it runs from Islandbridge in the west, through Rialto and Dolphin's Barn to Portobello, near the centre. It runs mainly through residential areas and is used by numerous bus routes. ()

Coordinates: 53°19'54"N, 6°16'40"W

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Southside (South-West Inner City)Dublin Ireland

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South Circular Road – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.6 miNE
Medieval building with musical recitals
St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin
16 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...
~1960 ftNE
Archaeological site
Wood Quay, Dublin
10 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.
~1830 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
Irish Jewish Museum, Dublin
9 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.
0.6 miSE
Church
Mary Immaculate, Dublin
16 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.
0.6 miNE
Museum, Library, Historical place
Marsh's Library, Dublin
16 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.
0.5 miN
Museum, Art gallery
Pallas Projects/Studios, Dublin
14 min walk • The Pallas Projects/Studios is an artist-run and non-commercial gallery and studio space in Dublin, Ireland.
0.5 miE
Street
Camden Street, Dublin
14 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.
0.5 miS
Cemetery
Mount Jerome Cemetery, Dublin
13 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.
0.7 miNE
Street
Aungier Street, Dublin
17 min walk • Aungier Street is a street on the southside of Dublin, Ireland. It runs north-south as a continuation of South Great George's Street. It is the location of both a Technological University Dublin and a Dublin Business School campus.
0.4 miE
Church
St. Kevin's Church, Dublin
11 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.
0.6 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Village, Dublin
16 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 South Circular Road?

Nearby attractions include Clanbrassil Street, Dublin (3 min walk), Dublin Mosque, Dublin (5 min walk), Blackpitts Mosque, Dublin (7 min walk), Irish Jewish Museum, Dublin (9 min walk).

How to get to South Circular Road by public transport?

The nearest stations to South Circular Road:

Bus

South Circular Road, Greenville Terrace • Lines: 122 (1 min walk)
Clanbrassil Street • Lines: 49 (3 min walk)

Tram

Harcourt • Lines: Luas Green Line (17 min walk)
Stop • Lines: Luas Red Line (20 min walk)

Train

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