Royal Hospital and Easter Rising Tour
Dates
26/04/2026 - 26/04/2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Royal Hospital Kilmainham
guided tour exploring the different roles the Royal Hospital would play during the Easter Rising. and its connections to nearby battles.
During the Easter Rising the Royal Hospital would play a multitude of roles during the fighting. Not only the headquarters of the British Armed Forces, the Royal Hospital would also be a central command alongside a place for punishment. However, also it would be a place of respite for soldiers and monitoring the fierce fighting occurring at the nearby South Dublin Union.
One of our guides will bring you through all the facets of the Easter Rising and the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. They will discuss different characters attached to the site, their roles, influence and what followed. What we can learn and what has been forgotten.
The meeting spot for the tour is the OPW stand in the central courtyard of the Royal Hospital, beside the entrance to the Irish Museum of Modern Art. Please be there five minutes before the tour is due to start and be aware that some parts of the tour might not be fully accessible for those with mobility issues.
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 – €3 for the first 3 hrs
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.
*The pedestrian entrance via east gate (Military Road) is steep and caution is advised to pedestrians and cyclists*
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