About Abbey Street
Abbey Street is a central Dublin city locality in the D01 area, running through the north inner city between O’Connell Street, Henry Street and the River Liffey, with Temple Bar and the IFSC close by. It has a distinctly urban, lively character, combining offices, apartments, shops, cafés, theatres and busy pedestrian routes rather than a quiet suburban feel. Residents are within easy walking distance of major retail streets, the GPO, the Ha’penny Bridge and the cultural venues of the city centre. Several schools and further-education options are accessible across the north and south inner city, while Dublin’s main bus corridors and nearby Luas stops make commuting practical without a car. Shopping is particularly convenient around Henry Street, Jervis Shopping Centre and Moore Street, with supermarkets, convenience stores and everyday services close at hand. Dining and nightlife range from casual cafés and Asian restaurants to traditional pubs and the bars of Temple Bar, although the area can be busy and noisy at peak times. Abbey Street is also well placed for theatres, galleries, libraries, gyms and riverside walks, with the National College of Ireland and Grand Canal Dock offices reachable by public transport. It suits people who value centrality, excellent access to amenities and a lively city atmosphere over plentiful private green space.
Property Market in Abbey Street
Based on 3 properties for sale in Abbey Street
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Abbey Street
Schools
Independent secondary school on Great Denmark Street, within walking distance of Abbey Street.
Girls’ secondary school serving the north inner city from King’s Inns Street.
Long-established boys’ secondary school on North Richmond Street, accessible by bus.
Teacher-education and humanities campus at Drumcondra, north of the city centre.
Further and higher education college beside the IFSC and central business district.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Red Line stops provide direct cross-city connections towards Tallaght, Saggart and The Point.
Tourist bus stop serving central Dublin attractions around Abbey Street and O’Connell Street.
Frequent Dublin Bus services connect the city centre with northside and suburban destinations.
Nearby Red Line stop beside Jervis Shopping Centre and the River Liffey.
Major interchange for DART, commuter trains, intercity services and the Luas Red Line.
Aircoach and Dublin Bus routes operate from nearby central-city stops.
Amenities
Central dining venue close to Abbey Street, with convenient access to city-centre services.
Indoor shopping centre on Abbey Street Lower with retailers, cafés and everyday services.
Major pedestrianised retail street with department stores, fashion shops and food outlets.
National theatre of Ireland on Lower Abbey Street, presenting Irish and international drama.
Central shopping centre incorporating Dublin City Libraries’ Ilac Centre branch.
Landscaped civic garden at Parnell Square commemorating those who died for Irish freedom.
Historic city-centre pub on Middle Abbey Street, popular for traditional Dublin atmosphere.
City-centre fitness facility serving residents, workers and students around O’Connell Street.
Local Clubs & Businesses
National cultural institution and major employer on Lower Abbey Street.
Visit website ↗Exhibition within the General Post Office explaining the building’s history and 1916 role.
Visit website ↗Public library providing books, study space, digital access and community services.
Prominent central retail complex linking Abbey Street with the north city centre.
Higher-education institution serving students beside the IFSC and River Liffey.
Nearby Areas
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