George's Dock, Dublin

George's Dock (Irish: Duga Sheoirse)[1] is in the Docklands area of Dublin, close to the International Financial Services Centre. Originally built in the 1820s as a working maritime dock,[2] it was named for George IV of the United Kingdom.[3] As with other public spaces within the Docklands, George's Dock was subject to redevelopment and gentrification during the late 20th century.[3] Parts of George's Dock are used by Dublin City Council as an event space.[4] From a transport perspective, it is served by the Luas Red Line which runs from Tallaght to Connolly and from Busáras to Point Village (3Arena). Dublin Bus serves nearby North Wall Quay and East Wall Road with routes 33d, 33x, 53a, 74, 74a, 90, 142, 151 and the 747 Airlink service to Dublin Airport. The Red Line extension opened on 9 December 2009.

George's Dock LUAS station in June 2017

References
  1. "Duga Sheoirse / George's Dock". Irish Placenames Commission. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
  2. "History - The Port - Dublin Docklands". Dublindocklands.ie. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
  3. "History - The Custom House Docks - George's Dock". Turtle Bunbury. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
  4. "George's Dock Platform - Dublin Docklands". Dublindocklands.ie. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
Preceding station   Luas   Following station
Busáras
towards Tallaght or Saggart		   Red Line   Mayor Square
towards The Point

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