Smithfield, Dublin

Name: Smithfield
Address: Dublin, Ireland

#549 among attractions in Dublin

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Smithfield is an area on the Northside of Dublin. Its focal point is a public square, formerly an open market, now officially called Smithfield Plaza, but known locally as Smithfield Square or Smithfield Market. ()

Coordinates: 53°20'55"N, 6°16'42"W

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Northside (North Inner City)Dublin Ireland

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Smithfield – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Brazen Head, Old Jameson Distillery, Croppies' Acre, Four Courts.

~1380 ftS
Nightlife
The Brazen Head, Dublin
7 min walk • Steeped in history and brimming with old-world charm, The Brazen Head claims the title of Dublin's oldest pub, with a storied past dating back to 1198. Nestled in the heart of Ireland's vibrant capital, this celebrated establishment is not just a place to enjoy a pint...
~310 ftSE
Museum, Distillery
Old Jameson Distillery, Dublin
2 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...
~1700 ftW
Park
Croppies' Acre, Dublin
9 min walk • The Croppies' Acre, officially the Croppies Acre Memorial Park, is a public park in Dublin, Ireland. It contains a memorial to the dead of the 1798 Rebellion.
~1450 ftSE
Architecture, Hostel
Four Courts, Dublin
7 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.
~1750 ftNE
Tree
Hungry Tree, Dublin
9 min walk • 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.
~720 ftSE
Church, Reportedly haunted, Sacred and religious sites
St Michan's Church, Dublin
4 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.
~1230 ftSE
Bridge
Father Mathew Bridge, Dublin
6 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.
~1750 ftSE
Bridge
O'Donovan Rossa Bridge, Dublin
9 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.
~1160 ftSW
Bridge
James Joyce Bridge, Dublin
6 min walk • James Joyce Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland, joining the south quays to Blackhall Place on the north side. Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, it is a single-span structural steel design, 40 m long.
~1980 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
John's Lane Church, Dublin
10 min walk • The Church of St. Augustine and St. John, commonly known as John's Lane Church, is a large Roman Catholic Church located on Thomas Street, Dublin, Ireland. It was opened in 1874 on the site of the medieval St. John's Hospital, founded c. 1180. It is served by the Augustinian Order.
~1970 ftSE
Church, Gothic architecture
St. Audoen's Church, Dublin
10 min walk • St Audoen's Church is the church of the parish of Saint Audoen in the Church of Ireland, located south of the River Liffey at Cornmarket in Dublin, Ireland. This was close to the centre of the medieval city. The parish is in the Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough. St Audoen's is the oldest parish church in Dublin and still used as such.

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Which popular attractions are close to Smithfield?

Nearby attractions include Old Jameson Distillery, Dublin (2 min walk), Jameson Irish Whiskey, Dublin (2 min walk), St Michan's Church, Dublin (4 min walk), Mellows Bridge, Dublin (5 min walk).

How to get to Smithfield by public transport?

The nearest stations to Smithfield:

Tram

Smithfield • Lines: Luas Red Line (3 min walk)
Stop • Lines: Luas Red Line (6 min walk)

Bus

Smithfield, Ocean House • Lines: 26, 79, 79A (4 min walk)
Blackhall Place • Lines: 37, 39, 39a (5 min walk)

Train

Heuston (17 min walk)
Dublin Heuston (18 min walk)