Why not learn more about your local area by joining one of our walking tours?
Every Saturday from June to September 2026 we have fantastic local tours that highlight the area’s lesser known history.
Both tours depart from Richmond Barracks and last approximately one hour and 15 minutes.
“Fergus’ great storytelling and knowledge was both entertaining and captivating.
Would highly recommend it to friends and family."
- Tripadvisor review
Our tour guide Brendan gives a tour in Goldenbridge Cemetery
Our tour guides Fergus, Brendan, Pat and Niall outside Kilmainham Gaol
Walk in the footsteps of the 1916 leaders as they went to their deaths in Kilmainham Gaol following a cursory court-martial at Richmond Barracks. Along the way, you will learn about the police and military riot on Emmet Road during the 1913 Lockout and how six young lads from Inchicore fought for democracy in the Spanish Civil War. You will hear of local poets and poetry, sporting heroes, art and architecture, and other treasures hidden in plain sight. Please note, this tour does not include a visit inside Kilmainham Gaol.
Our tour guides Pat and Brendan.
The tours run on Saturdays from June to September.
Tours of Goldenbridge Cemetery take place on Saturdays at 12 pm.
Tours from Richmond Barracks to Kilmainham Gaol take place on Saturdays at 2 pm.
The tours are approximately one hour and 15 minutes in duration.
The tours start from Richmond Barracks, located in the heart of Inchicore in Dublin 8. Please see more details and a map below.
The costs for each tour are:
You can book your place for Goldenbridge Cemetery here
You can book your place for Richmond Barracks to Kilmainham Gaol here.
If you would like to enquire about a group booking for our Saturday tours, or for another day of the week, please email info@richmondbarracks.ie or call (01) 524 25 32.
Dublin City Council Culture Company is committed to providing accessible experiences for all visitors to Richmond Barracks. You can find more information including our Universal Design and Accessibility Policy here.
The Goldenbridge Cemetery tour begins and ends outside the main gates to the Cemetery. Please note, the tour takes place on uneven terrain and grassy paths and we ask all visitors to wear suitable footwear and please follow the guides’ instructions and directions at all times.
The Richmond Barracks to Kilmainham Gaol tour begins at Richmond Barracks and ends at Inchicore Road, opposite Kilmainham Gaol. The tour will follow pathways throughout, and cross roads using pedestrian crossings where possible.
There are two disabled parking bays outside the entrance to Richmond Barracks.
There is an accessible bathroom available for visitors with impaired mobility.
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome at Richmond Barracks and on walking tours.
If you have a query that hasn't been addressed above or would like to discuss access to Richmond Barracks, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
You can contact our Visitor Services team at info@richmondbarracks.ie or our Accessibility Officer at info@dublincitycouncilculturecompany.ie or by phone at 01 524 0346.
Richmond Barracks is located off Bulfin Road, on the corner of Emmet Road (R810), and behind St. Michael’s Church. It faces a building site, previously St. Michael’s Estate.
Our Eircode is D08 YY05.
We are easily accessible by public transport. You can find detailed information on how to get to us here.
You will find us on Google Maps by clicking this link.
