Royal Canal, Dublin

Name: Royal Canal
Address: Dublin, Ireland

#394 among attractions in Dublin

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Facts and practical information

The Royal Canal is a canal originally built for freight and passenger transportation from Dublin to Longford in Ireland. It is one of two canals from Dublin to the River Shannon and was built in direct competition to the Grand Canal. The canal fell into disrepair in the late 20th century, but much of it has since been restored for navigation. The length of the canal to the River Shannon was reopened on 1 October 2010, but a final spur branch, to Longford Town, remains closed. ()

Alternative names: Length: 90.1 miCoordinates: 53°20'60"N, 6°13'60"W

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Northside (North Inner City)Dublin Ireland

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Royal Canal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Talbot Street, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Shelbourne Park, 3Arena.

0.8 miW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Talbot Street, Dublin
21 min walk • Talbot Street, nestled in the bustling heart of Dublin, Ireland, is a vibrant shopping district known for its eclectic mix of retail offerings and the lively atmosphere that characterizes this bustling thoroughfare. A stone's throw away from the city's central bus...
0.6 miW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Dublin
16 min walk • EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is a state-of-the-art visitor experience located in the heart of Dublin, Ireland. Opened in 2016, this interactive museum is dedicated to the story of the Irish diaspora and the impact of Irish emigrants on the world.
0.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Shelbourne Park, Dublin
18 min walk • Shelbourne Park is a greyhound racing stadium in the south Dublin inner city suburb of Ringsend.
~1400 ftSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
3Arena, Dublin
7 min walk • The 3Arena is an indoor amphitheatre located at North Wall Quay in the Dublin Docklands in Dublin, Ireland. The venue opened as The O2 on 16 December 2008. It was built on the site of the former Point Theatre, a smaller music venue which operated from 1988 to 2007, retaining only some of the outer facade.
0.4 miSW
Bridge, View point
Samuel Beckett Bridge, Dublin
11 min walk • Samuel Beckett Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge in Dublin that joins Sir John Rogerson's Quay on the south side of the River Liffey to Guild Street and North Wall Quay in the Docklands area.
~1510 ftSW
Convention center
Convention Centre Dublin, Dublin
8 min walk • The Convention Centre Dublin is a convention centre in the Dublin Docklands, Ireland. The Convention centre overlooks the River Liffey at Spencer Dock. It was designed by the Irish-born American architect Kevin Roche. Construction started in 1998 and the building opened in 2010.
0.6 miW
Bridge, Architecture
Sean O'Casey Bridge, Dublin
17 min walk • Seán O'Casey Bridge is a pedestrian swingbridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, joining City Quay in the Grand Canal Docks area to North Wall Quay and the IFSC.
0.5 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
CHQ, Dublin
14 min walk • The CHQ Building, formerly known as Stack A, is an industrial building in Dublin, Ireland. CHQ stands for "Custom House Quay", named for the nearby Custom House. Known as the Tobacco Store to dockworkers, it was built in 1820 to store cargos of tobacco, tea and spirits. Tobacco and tea were kept in separate compartments above ground.
0.5 miW
Ship, Specialty museum, Museum
Jeanie Johnston, Dublin
14 min walk • Jeanie Johnston is a replica of a three masted barque that was originally built in Quebec, Canada, in 1847 by the Scottish-born shipbuilder John Munn.
0.7 miNW
Theater
Aldborough House, Dublin
18 min walk • Aldborough House is a landmark Georgian building in Dublin, Ireland. Built as a private residence by 1795, the original structure included a chapel and a theatre wing.
0.4 miSE
Bridge
East-Link, Dublin
10 min walk • The Tom Clarke Bridge, formerly and commonly known as the East-Link Toll Bridge, is a toll bridge in Dublin, Ireland, on the River Liffey, owned and operated by Dublin City Council.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Canal?

Nearby attractions include 3Arena, Dublin (7 min walk), Spencer Dock, Dublin (8 min walk), Convention Centre Dublin, Dublin (8 min walk), The Exo Building, Dublin (8 min walk).

How to get to Royal Canal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Canal:

Bus

Church Road • Lines: 53 (4 min walk)
North Wall Quay • Lines: Se1, Se2 (6 min walk)

Tram

Spencer Dock • Lines: Luas Red Line (5 min walk)
The Point • Lines: Luas Red Line (6 min walk)

Train

Docklands (7 min walk)
Dublin Connolly (16 min walk)