Hungry Tree, Dublin

Name: Hungry Tree
Address: Dublin, Ireland

#101 among attractions in Dublin

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The Hungry Tree is a tree in the grounds of the King's Inns in Dublin, Republic of Ireland. An otherwise unremarkable specimen of the London plane, it has become known for having partially consumed a nearby park bench. It has become a tourist attraction and is frequently photographed. The Hungry Tree was the subject of a campaign by Green Party politician Ciarán Cuffe to ensure its preservation. ()

Coordinates: 53°21'8"N, 6°16'23"W

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Northside (North Inner City)Dublin Ireland

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Day trips

Hungry Tree – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jervis Shopping Centre, Dublin Writers Museum, Ilac Centre, Old Jameson Distillery.

~1990 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Jervis Shopping Centre, Dublin
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dublin, Jervis Shopping Centre stands as a modern beacon for shoppers in Ireland's vibrant capital. This bustling retail hub, strategically positioned on Henry Street, one of Dublin's main shopping thoroughfares, has been serving locals...
0.4 miNE
Literary history in 18th-century mansion
Dublin Writers Museum, Dublin
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dublin, the Dublin Writers Museum stands as a tribute to the city's rich literary heritage. Located in an 18th-century house on Parnell Square, this museum was established in 1991 to honor Dublin's literary celebrities and to provide a space...
0.4 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Ilac Centre, Dublin
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dublin, the Ilac Centre stands as a bustling hub of retail and leisure, offering a unique shopping experience to locals and tourists alike. This expansive shopping centre, conveniently located on Henry Street, is a one-stop destination for...
~1710 ftSW
Museum, Distillery
Old Jameson Distillery, Dublin
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dublin, the Old Jameson Distillery stands as an emblematic testament to Ireland's storied whiskey-making tradition. This historic site, once the epicenter of Irish whiskey production, has been transformed into an immersive museum that invites...
~1990 ftE
Small memorial garden
Garden of Remembrance, Dublin
10 min walk • The Garden of Remembrance is a memorial garden in Dublin dedicated to the memory of "all those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish Freedom".
0.4 miS
Architecture, Hostel
Four Courts, Dublin
12 min walk • The Four Courts is Ireland's most prominent courts building, located on Inns Quay in Dublin. The Four Courts is the principal seat of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the Dublin Circuit Court.
~640 ftE
Museum, History museum
14 Henrietta Street, Dublin
4 min walk • 14 Henrietta Street is a museum located on Henrietta Street in Dublin, Ireland. It opened in September 2018.
~1770 ftS
Church, Reportedly haunted, Sacred and religious sites
St Michan's Church, Dublin
9 min walk • St. Michan's Church is a Church of Ireland church located in Church Street, Dublin, Ireland. The first Christian chapel on this site dated from 1095, and operated as a Catholic church until the Reformation. The current church dates from 1686, and has served Church of Ireland parishioners in Dublin for more than 300 years.
0.5 miS
Bridge
Father Mathew Bridge, Dublin
13 min walk • Father Mathew Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland and joining Merchants Quay to Church Street and the north quays. It occupies the approximate site of the original, and for many years only, Bridge of Dublin, dating back to the 11th century.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
National Leprechaun Museum, Dublin
11 min walk • The National Leprechaun Museum is a privately owned museum dedicated to Irish folklore and mythology, through the oral tradition of storytelling. It is located on Jervis Street in Dublin, Ireland, since 10 March 2010. It claims to be the first leprechaun museum in the world.
0.5 miS
Bridge
O'Donovan Rossa Bridge, Dublin
12 min walk • O'Donovan Rossa Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland, and joining Winetavern Street to Chancery Place and the north quays.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hungry Tree?

Nearby attractions include 14 Henrietta Street, Dublin (4 min walk), Henrietta Street, Dublin (4 min walk), Debtors' Prison Dublin, Dublin (5 min walk), St. Mary's Church, Dublin (7 min walk).

How to get to Hungry Tree by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hungry Tree:

Tram

Broadstone - DIT • Lines: Luas Green Line (4 min walk)
Dominick • Lines: Luas Green Line (8 min walk)

Bus

#195 Phibsboro Road, Constitution Hill • Lines: 4, 9 (6 min walk)
Phibsboro Road, Broadstone Depot • Lines: 103, 109X, 111X, 4, 9, Nx (6 min walk)

Train

Tara Street (22 min walk)
Drumcondra (25 min walk)