Royal Canal
Royal Canal is a lock in Dublin, Leinster. Royal Canal is situated nearby to Exercise Yard, as well as near Mountjoy Prison.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Mountjoy Prison and Dalymount Park.
Mountjoy Prison
Prison
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Mountjoy Prison, founded as Mountjoy Gaol and nicknamed The Joy, is a medium security men's prison located in Phibsborough in the centre of Dublin, Ireland. The current prison Governor is Ray Murtagh. Mountjoy Prison is situated 140 metres south of Royal Canal.
Dalymount Park
Stadium
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Dalymount Park is a football stadium in Phibsborough on the Northside of Dublin, Ireland. It is the home of Bohemian F.C., who have played there since the early 20th century. Dalymount Park is situated 520 metres west of Royal Canal.
Croke Park
Stadium
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Croke Park is a Gaelic games stadium in Dublin, Ireland. Named after Archbishop Thomas Croke, it is referred to as Croker by GAA fans and locals. It serves as both the principal national stadium of Ireland and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association. Croke Park is situated 1¼ km east of Royal Canal.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Phibsborough and Drumcondra.
Phibsborough
Suburb
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Phibsborough, also spelled Phibsboro, is a mixed commercial and residential neighbourhood on the Northside of Dublin, Ireland. The Bradogue River crosses the area in a culvert, and the Royal Canal passes through its northern reaches, notably at Cross Guns Bridge.
Drumcondra
Suburb
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Drumcondra is a residential area and inner suburb on the Northside of Dublin, Ireland. It is administered by Dublin City Council. The River Tolka and the Royal Canal flow through the area.
Grangegorman
Suburb
Grangegorman is an inner suburb on the northside of Dublin city, Ireland. The area is administered by Dublin City Council. It was best known for decades as the location of St Brendan's Hospital, which was the main psychiatric hospital serving the greater Dublin region.
Royal Canal
- Type: Lock
- Category: body of water
- Location: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland, Britain and Ireland, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
53.3633° or 53° 21′ 48″ northLongitude
-6.26741° or 6° 16′ 3″ westOpen location code
9C5M9P7M+82OpenStreetMap ID
way 314594601OpenStreetMap feature
natural=waterOpenStreetMap feature
water=lock
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