Overview

Ballsbridge is a suburb of Dublin named after the bridge spanning the River Dodder on the south side of the city. Ballsbridge extends northwards towards the Grand Canal along Northumberland Road and Shelbourne Road, extends southwards along the Merrion Road towards Merrion and along Anglesea Road towards Donnybrook, and westwards to encompass the area around Pembroke Road, Clyde Road, Elgin Road, and Herbert Park. 

Ballsbridge is home to a number of famous landmarks, including the recently re-developed Landsdowne Road Stadium. The 'Aviva Stadium', as it will be known, is a 50,000 seater stadium which will host international soccer and rugby matches. The RDS, or Royal Dublin Showgrounds, are also based in Ballsbridge. The RDS is home to a number of large exhibitions, concerts and other events which draw thousands of spectators on a regular basis. The annual Dublin Horse Show is held annually at the RDS.

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Ballsbridge Transport

Dublin International Airport is the nearest airport to Ballsbridge, offering scheduled services to the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and the United States. A number of bus services link Dublin Airport direct to Ballsbridge. Ballsbridge can be accessed by rail and bus from the rest of Ireland by first travelling to Dublin's Heuston or Connolly Rail Stations (or Busáras bus station), and then taking one of the bus or DART rail services from the city centre to Ballsbridge.  

Ballsbridge's excellent transport links ensure visitors can reach Dublin City Centre and its environs effortlessly. Ballsbridge is accessible by DART, with both the Landsdowne Road Station and Sandymount station within easy reach. From here, you can reach Dublin City Centre or the coastal towns of Greystones and Bray. A vast number of bus routes also serve the Ballsbridge area, with services to Dublin City Centre.

Please see our 'Getting Here' page for more information.

Visitor Attractions

Ballsbridge's proximity to Dublin City Centre ensures visitors are never far from all that the Irish capital has to offer. Ballsbridge itself is home to a number of attractions, including Landsdowne Road Stadium and the RDS event centre. Other Dublin attractions within easy reach include:

• Trinity College Dublin

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