Tour of the Magazine Fort
Office of Public Works
Designed by Captain John Corneille and completed c. 1736, the Magazine Fort served as a continuous military installation for over 250 years. Managed by the British Army until 1922 and subsequently by Irish Military Authorities, the site was transferred to the Office of Public Works (OPW) in 1988.
The fort holds immense historical, archaeological, and architectural significance. It famously served as the signal for the 1916 Easter Rising when it was raided on Easter Monday, 24 April. Decades later, on 23 December 1939, it was the site of the "Christmas Raid" by the IRA.
Dé Luain 4 - Dé Máirt 5 Bealtaine 11am
Free Event
Booking Required
Tours are strictly limited to 12 people
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Age Suitability: Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult
Accessibility: The Magazine Fort has limited wheelchair accessibility for any queries contact the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre at 01 6770095
Location: The Magazine Fort The Phoenix Park, Saint James, Dublin 8
Please meet at the main gate of the fort 5 minutes before the tour begins.
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Dé Luain 4 - Dé Máirt 5 Bealtaine 11am
Free Event
Booking Required
Tours are strictly limited to 12 people
