Drumcondra Neighbourhood Guide
Dublin
About Drumcondra
Drumcondra is a well-established north Dublin neighbourhood in D09, extending around Drumcondra Road and the Tolka River between Phibsborough, Glasnevin, Marino, Fairview and Whitehall. It has a largely residential feel, with Victorian terraces, red-brick homes, student accommodation and newer apartment schemes alongside a lively high street. The area is popular with families, students and commuters because it is close to the city centre and has strong bus connections, while Drumcondra railway station provides a useful rail link towards Connolly and the northern suburbs. Local education includes primary and secondary schools, with Dublin City University’s Glasnevin campus also nearby. Day-to-day shopping is concentrated along Drumcondra Road, with supermarkets, pharmacies, cafés, takeaways and independent businesses, while pubs and restaurants provide an active but generally relaxed evening scene. The National Botanic Gardens, Griffith Park and Tolka Valley green spaces are close by for walking and recreation, and Croke Park is within easy reach for major sporting and entertainment events. Residents also benefit from proximity to Dublin Airport via the M1 and from convenient access to the city centre, although traffic on Drumcondra Road and around match days can be busy.
Property Market in Drumcondra
Based on 41 properties for sale in Drumcondra
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Drumcondra
Schools
Educate Together primary school serving local families in a welcoming, inclusive setting.
Visit website ↗Teacher-education college and part of Dublin City University’s nearby campus network.
Large university campus offering undergraduate, postgraduate and research facilities nearby.
Established boys’ secondary school serving Drumcondra and neighbouring north Dublin communities.
Girls’ secondary school on the Swords Road, accessible from Drumcondra and Whitehall.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local station on the northern commuter and DART-connected rail network via Connolly.
Frequent Dublin Bus services connect the neighbourhood with the city centre and suburbs.
Useful cross-city and northside services serving Marino, Whitehall and surrounding districts.
Provides road access towards Dublin Airport, the M50 and northern counties.
Central Dublin is readily reachable by bus, bicycle or a roughly thirty-minute walk.
Amenities
Historic Glasnevin gardens offering landscaped grounds, glasshouses and pleasant walking routes.
Popular riverside park with open lawns, paths, children’s play areas and sports facilities.
Iconic GAA stadium hosting major matches, concerts and the GAA Museum.
Recognisable local parking facility serving visitors and nearby destinations.
Additional nearby parking facility useful around Drumcondra’s busy venues and streets.
Convenient local strip with supermarkets, cafés, pharmacies, takeaways and everyday services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local football club providing playing opportunities for children and adult teams.
Prominent north Dublin GAA club based near Glasnevin and serving the wider area.
Local sporting facilities supporting football and community participation.
Long-established Drumcondra pub with a traditional atmosphere and local following.
Visit website ↗Well-known historic pub offering dining, drinks and a popular northside meeting place.
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