Guided Tour of Bully’s Acre Graveyard
Price
Free of charge
Dates
08/10/2023 - 28/10/2023
2:30 pm
Location
Royal Hospital Kilmainham
The history of Bull’s Acre Graveyard spans over 1,300 years from monastic settlement to retirement home for Irish veterans of the British army. Join our guides and follow in the footsteps of ordinary men and women, graverobbers, soldiers and officers. These tours will explore the story of the site through it’s inhabitants life, death and burial.
These events are free but booking is required. Secure your place by emailing rhktours@opw.ie
Getting Here
By Luas: Red line to Heuston Station (8 minutes walk via Military Road.)
By Bus: Buses to Heuston Station (8 minutes walk via Military Rd): C1, C2, C3, C4 from Aston Quay. Buses to James Street (8 minutes walk via steps to Bow Lane onto Irwin Street and Military Road): 13 from O’Connell Street or Dame Street; G1 and G2 from Eden Quay.
By Car: Paid car parking – €2 for the first 3 hrs, €2/hour thereafter.
On Foot: Approx. 30 to 40 minutes from the city centre.
By Train: 8 minutes walk from Heuston Station.
Cycling: There is bike parking onsite and a number of Dublin Bikes stations located nearby.
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