Broadstone Neighbourhood Guide
Dublin
About Broadstone
Broadstone is a compact, historic inner-city neighbourhood in Dublin 7, centred on the former Royal Canal terminus and Broadstone Basin. Its Georgian streets, handsome terraces and converted institutional buildings sit alongside busy routes linking Phibsborough, Smithfield, Dorset Street and the north city centre. The area has an urban, mixed and increasingly residential character, with students, young professionals, families and long-established communities living close together. Education is well represented nearby, including TU Dublin’s Grangegorman campus and several primary and secondary schools within a short walk or cycle. Commuters can reach the city centre on foot, while Dublin Bus services, the Luas Green Line at Dominick and nearby rail connections provide practical alternatives; the M50 and Dublin Airport are accessible by road. Local day-to-day shopping is concentrated around Phibsborough, Dorset Street and Capel Street, with larger supermarkets and independent convenience shops nearby. Residents have a broad choice of cafés, restaurants and traditional pubs, particularly around Smithfield, Stoneybatter, Phibsborough and the north inner city. Leisure options include the National Botanic Gardens, Phoenix Park and the Royal Canal corridor, while the area is also close to theatres, libraries, markets and a strong range of community and sporting organisations.
Property Market in Broadstone
Based on 14 properties for sale in Broadstone
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What’s in Broadstone
Schools
Large technological university campus offering diverse courses, facilities and student amenities nearby.
Established Catholic secondary school serving boys from Dublin’s northside communities.
Longstanding secondary school with an established community and educational tradition.
Local primary education option serving families around the north inner city.
Well-known Catholic secondary school within convenient reach of Broadstone.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Frequent city services run along Phibsborough Road, Dorset Street and nearby corridors.
Green Line stop providing connections towards the city centre, south Dublin and Broombridge.
Convenient Green Line stop beside Grangegorman campus and Broadstone’s northern edge.
Nearby commuter rail station serving northern routes and Dublin city connections.
The N1 and M50 provide practical access towards the airport and wider region.
Amenities
Historic canal basin and distinctive local landmark beside the Luas corridor.
Extensive gardens offering glasshouses, walks and year-round horticultural interest nearby.
Huge historic park within cycling distance, with open space, sports and attractions.
Beloved Smithfield traditional pub known for live traditional Irish music sessions.
Popular riverside park offering playgrounds, lawns, walks and local sporting space.
Well-regarded Italian restaurant on North King Street, close to Smithfield and Broadstone.
Nearby city-centre shopping facilities with supermarkets, services and everyday retail.
Central public library service offering books, study space and cultural resources.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Major campus bringing students, enterprise, cultural activity and public facilities locally.
Historic Dublin football club based nearby at Dalymount Park in Phibsborough.
Community Gaelic games organisation serving players and families across the local area.
Popular creative venue known for food, events, music and an alternative atmosphere.
Lively square surrounded by food, drink, cultural venues and independent businesses.
Properties For Sale near Broadstone
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