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The Vikings of Islandbridge

Price

Free of charge

Dates

01/10/2025
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location

Irish National War Memorial Gardens

Evergreen trees, lush with green leaves, surround a garden temple, almost hidden behind their expanse

Learn all about the Viking burial site discovered at Islandbridge, the largest one located outside of Scandinavia found to date.

On this walking tour of the Irish National War Memorial Gardens, Islandbridge, learn what life was like in Viking age Ireland and how Dublin became a thriving hub of Viking activity and trade.

First come, first served - meeting point is inside the gate to the gardens, beside the car park

Contact

Islandbridge,
Dublin 8
D08 T20W

01 677 0095 (Guided Tours) / 01 475 7816 (Grounds)

Getting Here

Located on South Circular Rd, Islandbridge. Entrance from Con Colbert Rd. and South Circular Rd. (Phoenix Park end)

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