Dublin Events 2009
Events Venues in Dublin
RDS
Ireland’s premier venue for meetings, conferences, exhibitions, trade and public shows, entertainment and sporting events.
Distance: 1.5km; walking 10min / drive 3-5min
Link: www.rds.ie
Aviva Stadium (Lansdowne Road stadium)
Aviva Stadium, the new home for Irish international rugby and football will provide Ireland's national rugby and football teams, fans and spectators. The Stadium promises to be an outstanding sporting and entertainment facility in the heart of Dublin, with a seated capacity of 50,000.
Distance: 1km; walking 10min / Drive 3-5min
Link: http://www.lrsdc.ie
Grand Canal Theatre
This Grand Canal Theatre is a 2,111 capacity purpose built theatre that opened in March 2010. The GCT hosts the best of National and International Theatre, Musicals, Drama, Opera, Ballet, Family Shows & Classical Concerts and world class West End and Broadway productions.
Distance: 2km; walking 15-20min / Drive 5-7min
Link: www.grandcanaltheatre.ie
O2
Ireland premier music venue, the O2 Dublin is one of the most advanced arenas in the world. Shuttle buses operated by KBR Transport are available from St. Stephens Green to and from the O2 in conjunction with events.
Distance: 3.5km; walking 40min / drive 10min.
Link: www.theo2.ie
Croke Park
The home of Gaelic Games with a capacity for 82,300 people. Croke Park has been at the heart of Irish sporting life for over a hundred years.
Distance: 4km; walking 50min / Drive 10-15min
Link: www.crokepark.ie
Donnybrook Stadium
Donnybrook was renovated and opened in January 2008.
Distance: 2km; walking 20min / Drive 5min
National Stadium
The National Stadium is famous for its boxing and other sports events, as well as being a medium-sized venue for music concerts.
Distance: 2km; walking 25min / Drive 5-10min
Link: www.nationalstadium.ie
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