Bully's Acre

Entrance Gate of Bully's Acre, inside the Western Entrance of the Royal Hospital, Co. Dublin – Dublin City
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17 - 18 August 2025
Overview

This tour takes you through 1,500 years of history of the Royal Hospital by focusing on the three cemeteries that are currently on site. Focusing on particular stories to help tell the stories of soldiers, veterans, local people and their customs. From grave-robbers to High Kings, this tour focuses on how people are remembered through what they left behind. The ground in the cemeteries is grassy and uneven so may not be suitable for those with mobility issues. To book spaces, please email rhktours@opw.ie

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Entrance Gate of Bully's Acre, inside the Western Entrance of the Royal Hospital, Co. Dublin – Dublin City

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