Your guide to Dublin: Venue and travel details
Prepare for your visit to the World Sport Arnis Championships 2026 in Dublin. Find essential information about getting to the venue, nearby accommodations, and local facilities to make your stay comfortable and convenient.
Getting to the venue from Dublin Airport
The fastest way to Firhouse Community and Leisure Centre from Dublin Airport is by taxi. The journey is approximately 22 km and takes about 27 minutes. Please note that rush hour traffic from Monday to Friday, 4:00pm to 6:30pm, may lead to extend travel times. The Venue is in Firhouse / Tallaght and is approx 10km from Dublin City Centre
For those staying in Tallaght you can get the F1 Bus from the Square Shopping Centre which stops within a 2 minute walk of Venue. Buses leave every 15 mins
For those preferring public transport, buses run directly from Airport to Dublin City Centre, taking approximately 22 minutes.
From Dublin City centre, you can also take Bus routes F1 or 65B, both stop within 2 minute walk of the venue.
Firhouse Community and Leisure Club, Ballycullen Drive, Firhouse, Dublin. Tel 00353 14514455
Recommended accommodations in Dublin
For your convenience, several hotels are located near the Firhouse Community and Leisure Club. These include the Maldron Hotel Tallaght, Plaza Hotel Tallaght, and Glashaus Hotel. If you prefer options a short taxi ride away (10 to 15 minutes), consider the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel or Maldron Hotel Newlands Cross. We encourage early booking to secure the best rates and availability.
Discover the Firhouse Community and Leisure Club
The Firhouse Community and Leisure Club offers excellent facilities for the championships, Upstairs, a cafe and pub will be serving food and refreshments on Saturday and Sunday. On Friday evening, only refreshments will be available.
Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th Upstairs Cafe in venue
11am - 3pm Sandwiches, Wraps, Cakes.. etc will be available to buy.
3pm Onwards Pizza will only be available.
Hot and Cold drinks available from 11am to end of each day.
For additional dining options, Scholars Pub is nearby, serving lunches and dinners, approx 400m away, with Spar shop next door.
On Saturday Firhouse Shopping Centre Supervalu, with Cafe next door (approx 650m from venue) is open from 10am serving a range of all day breakfast, and large menu off meals to suit every need for adults and kids.
Please Note - On Sunday only Shopping Centre is open,