Elm Mount Neighbourhood Guide
Dublin
About Elm Mount
Elm Mount is a mature residential neighbourhood in north Dublin, within the D09 area and immediately beside Beaumont. It is characterised mainly by established houses, quiet estate roads and convenient access to the wider Beaumont, Santry and Whitehall districts. Residents are close to Beaumont Hospital and its surrounding medical services, while Dublin City University and several primary and secondary schools are also within a practical distance. Local shopping is centred on nearby Beaumont and Santry, with supermarkets, pharmacies, cafés and everyday services readily accessible; Omni Shopping Centre provides a broader retail and cinema choice a short journey away. For informal evenings, residents generally use pubs and restaurants in Beaumont, Whitehall, Santry and Drumcondra rather than relying on venues within Elm Mount itself. Bus services on the northside provide links towards Dublin city centre, the airport and surrounding suburbs, while the M1, M50 and Dublin Airport are convenient by road. Nearby parks, sports grounds and community facilities add to the area's family-friendly character, and the National Botanic Gardens and Griffith Park are within easy reach for recreation.
What’s in Elm Mount
Schools
Well-established primary school serving families in the nearby Montrose and Beaumont area.
Senior primary school providing education for older primary-age children nearby.
Girls’ primary school in Ballymun, accessible from Elm Mount by local routes.
Catholic boys’ secondary school in Artane, serving north Dublin communities.
Large university campus in Glasnevin, with extensive academic and sporting facilities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Frequent northside services connect nearby neighbourhoods with the city centre and suburbs.
Direct road access towards Dublin Airport, the city centre and northern counties.
Orbital motorway reachable via the M1 for journeys across Dublin and beyond.
Major international airport approximately fifteen minutes away by road, traffic permitting.
Nearby commuter rail station offering services towards central Dublin and northern destinations.
Amenities
Major teaching hospital providing emergency, specialist and general healthcare services.
Large Santry retail centre with shops, restaurants, cinema and everyday services.
Historic Glasnevin gardens offering glasshouses, landscaped grounds and peaceful walking routes.
Popular riverside park with open green space, walks and children’s play areas.
Local public library providing books, study space, events and community services.
Recognisable north Dublin pub and restaurant option in Santry, close to local shopping.
Popular casual dining venue at Omni Shopping Centre serving varied family-friendly food.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Hospital-linked social and recreational activities serving staff and the surrounding community.
Local Gaelic games club offering juvenile and adult sporting activities nearby.
Established north Dublin club providing Gaelic football, hurling and community participation.
University sports complex with pitches, courts, fitness facilities and club activities.
Nearby commercial area accommodating offices, services and a range of local employers.
Nearby Areas
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