Clonliffe Neighbourhood Guide
Dublin
About Clonliffe
Clonliffe is a largely residential inner-north Dublin locality in Dublin 3, positioned between Fairview, Ballybough and the Royal Canal, with Croke Park close to its southern edge. It has a settled, urban feel, combining established terraces and apartments with convenient access to the city centre and the North Strand. The area is particularly practical for commuters, with frequent Dublin Bus services, nearby rail stations and straightforward road connections via Drumcondra and Fairview. Families have several schools within the wider surrounding neighbourhood, while Dublin City University and other third-level facilities are readily accessible by bus or bicycle. Day-to-day shopping is available locally and in Fairview, Ballybough and Drumcondra, with larger retail choices a short journey away. Residents can use nearby cafés, takeaways and pubs in Fairview, Ballybough and Drumcondra, while Croke Park provides a major sporting and cultural landmark. The Royal Canal, Fairview Park and the seafront at Clontarf offer useful options for walking, exercise and leisure, and the area benefits from close proximity to the city’s hospitals, colleges and entertainment venues.
Property Market in Clonliffe
Based on 3 properties for sale in Clonliffe
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Clonliffe
Schools
Catholic boys’ secondary school serving Fairview and surrounding north Dublin neighbourhoods.
Catholic boys’ secondary school on Griffith Avenue, accessible from Clonliffe and Drumcondra.
Primary school serving families in Drumcondra and nearby inner-north Dublin areas.
Specialist educational provision located on North William Street, within convenient city access.
Large university campus offering undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education facilities nearby.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗DART station providing frequent coastal services towards Dublin city, Howth and Bray.
Commuter rail station on the Maynooth and M3 Parkway routes near Croke Park.
Frequent city and cross-city services connect Clonliffe with central Dublin and northern suburbs.
Central shopping, employment and cultural districts are reachable by bicycle or on foot.
Useful road corridors linking the locality with the port, coast and city centre.
Amenities
Iconic GAA stadium hosting major matches, concerts and the GAA Museum.
Large public park with sports pitches, open space and family recreation facilities.
Canalside route popular for walking, running and cycling towards Phibsborough and Clontarf.
Local shopping centre with supermarkets, services and everyday retail options.
Established Fairview pub offering drinks, food and a traditional neighbourhood meeting place.
Well-known Fairview venue serving food and drinks close to the seafront.
Large Santry shopping centre with shops, restaurants, cinema and essential services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Established athletics club associated with training and competition at nearby Morton Stadium.
GAA museum presenting the history, culture and sporting heritage of Gaelic games.
Local community organisation supporting activities and neighbourhood engagement in Fairview.
Major athletics venue hosting club training, competitions and community sporting events.
Community-based credit union providing savings, loans and member financial services locally.
Nearby Areas
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