Dunsink Observatory

Dunsink Observatory, Castleknock, Dublin 15 ( GPS +53° 23' 12.30", -6° 20' 10.40" )( Loc8:NQ7-70-XS7 )

It is located about 8 kms northwest of Dublin city centre, in the suburb of Castleknock. Easily accessible by car, head for Castleknock along the N3 out of Dublin. It is signposted from the Auburn roundabout (this is the only entrance to Dunsink Lane) which is in close proximity to the Blanchardstown intersection, on the M50.

Bus: Use the Dublin Bus route-planner and search the route

• from ower Baggot Street, Junction Pembroke Row, Stop 783
• to Auburn Avenue, Opposite Woodview Park, Stop 2961

Buses (numbers 38 and 39) to Dunsink leave from Baggot Street. Get off at the bus stop after the Auburn Avenue/New Dunsink Lane roundabout (Dawn Till Dust visible on the right) on the Navan Road, cross over to New Dunsink Lane and follow it for the next two miles.

31 Fitzwilliam Place

Number 31 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2 ( GPS +53° 20' 0.28", -6° 15' 10.08" )( Loc8:NP5-98-3RJ )

• School of Cosmic Physics / Astronomy and Astrophysics Section

Since late July 2007, it houses the Astronomy and Astrophysics Section of the School of Cosmic Physics, is the continuation of Fitzwilliam Street after it passes through Fitzwilliam Square.

Bus: Use the Dublin Bus route-planner and search the route

• to Lower Leeson Street, Junction Fitzwilliam Place, Stop 846

5 Merrion Square

Number 5 Merrion Square, Dublin 2 ( GPS +53° 20' 27", -6° 14' 59.08" )( Loc8:NN5-56-ZV7 )

• School of Cosmic Physics / Geophysics Section

It is located in the heart of Georgian Dublin and it houses the Geophysics Section of the School of Cosmic Physics. Its central location makes Merrion Square relatively easy to find, even for people who are not familiar with the city.

Bus: Use the Dublin Bus route-planner and search the route

• to Merrion Square North, Junction Clare Street, Stop 408

10 Burlington Road

Number 10 Burlington Road, Dublin 4 ( GPS +53° 19' 53.08", -6° 14' 45.08" )( Loc8:NN5-15-W23 )

• 
  School of Celtic Studies
• School of Theoretical Physics
• Central Administration

It is south of the city centre, located within walking distance.

Bus: Use the Dublin Bus route-planner and search the route

• to Waterloo Road, Junction Burlington Road, Stop 780