Lansdowne Road
Stadium Historic Dublin stadium formerly hosting rugby and football
Lansdowne Road in Dublin is the artery that hosted the old Lansdowne Road stadium site (now Aviva Stadium); sports fixtures, Georgian terraces, pubs and embassy-lined streets draw visitors to Ballsbridge.
Lansdowne Road is a street in the Ballsbridge district of Dublin, Ireland, notable for the sports ground that historically occupied its riverside site. The original Lansdowne Road stadium stood there for many decades before the venue was redeveloped.
The site now hosts a modern stadium built on the former ground; the venue stages international rugby and football (soccer) fixtures and other large events. The area around Lansdowne Road includes transport connections and hotels serving event visitors.
Geographically the road runs in Dublin 4, close to the Grand Canal and the coastline of Dublin Bay, within a low-lying urban district south-east of Dublin city centre.
- Location and sporting use: The road is in the Ballsbridge district of Dublin and the stadium on its site is used for major national and international sporting fixtures.
What to See #
- Aviva Stadium: A major modern stadium built on the former Lansdowne Road sports ground, hosting international rugby and football matches and other events.
How to Get to Lansdowne Road #
Lansdowne Road is in the Ballsbridge area of Dublin and is served directly by the DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit). Take the DART to Lansdowne Road station - the street, the Aviva Stadium/RDS complex and surrounding venues are an immediate 1-3 minute walk from the station exit.
Several Dublin Bus routes also serve Ballsbridge from the city centre; from central Dublin the area is a short taxi ride or a 20-30 minute walk across the Grand Canal depending on your starting point.
Tips for Visiting Lansdowne Road #
- Use public transport-Lansdowne Road DART station drops you within a few minutes' walk of the Aviva Stadium site and is usually faster than driving on event days.
- If attending a match or concert, arrive at least 45-60 minutes before kick-off to clear stadium security and avoid heavy post-event traffic on Merrion and Lansdowne roads.
Best Time to Visit Lansdowne Road #
If you want to avoid crowds, visit on non-match days; summer offers the best weather for exploring the area.
Weather & Climate near Lansdowne Road #
Lansdowne Road's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (714 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 71 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 71 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
