About Glasnevin
Glasnevin is a well-established north Dublin locality, centred around the Botanic Road area and extending towards Ballymun, Finglas, Drumcondra and Cabra. It has a settled, mainly residential character, with leafy streets, mature gardens and a strong community feel, while the nearby university and city-centre access add an urban edge. The National Botanic Gardens are the area’s best-known landmark, offering attractive gardens, glasshouses and walking routes beside Glasnevin Cemetery. Local education includes Lindsay Road National School, with further primary and secondary schools available in surrounding districts. Residents generally rely on Dublin Bus services along routes such as Botanic Road, Finglas Road and Ballymun Road, while nearby road links provide access towards Dublin city centre, the M50 and Dublin Airport; Station Mews and Station Quarter are identifiable local transport-related locations. Shopping is practical rather than high-end, with Tesco Extra and nearby Finglas services covering everyday needs, alongside cafés, takeaways and pubs around Glasnevin and neighbouring Drumcondra. The area also benefits from local community, sporting and leisure facilities, with Croke Park, DCU and several GAA and football clubs within a short distance.
Property Market in Glasnevin
Based on 89 properties for sale in Glasnevin
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What’s in Glasnevin
Schools
Well-known secondary school in nearby Glasnevin, serving the surrounding north Dublin communities.
Drumcondra secondary school accessible from Glasnevin by local bus and road links.
Visit website ↗Major university campus nearby, with academic, sporting and cultural facilities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local mapped transport-related location within the Glasnevin area.
Named local transport-related area shown in mapping around Glasnevin.
Frequent north Dublin services connect Glasnevin with Drumcondra and the city centre.
Useful corridor linking Glasnevin with Ballymun, DCU and central Dublin.
Regional road network is reachable via nearby Finglas and Ballymun approaches.
Amenities
Beautiful gardens and historic glasshouses provide a distinctive nearby leisure destination.
Visit website ↗Historic cemetery and museum offering guided tours and important Irish heritage.
Visit website ↗Large supermarket providing groceries, household essentials and convenient everyday shopping.
Visit website ↗Nearby postal and basic retail services for residents around southern Finglas.
Convenience forecourt providing fuel and everyday essentials near the locality.
Visit website ↗Specialist retailer supplying food, accessories and products for household pets.
Visit website ↗Iconic GAA stadium nearby, hosting major matches, events and museum tours.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local football club providing sporting opportunities for children and adults.
Prominent north Dublin club offering Gaelic games and community activities.
Nearby university sports facilities support a wide range of recreational activities.
Organisation associated with Glasnevin Cemetery, heritage, tours and local employment.
Popular café destination within the National Botanic Gardens grounds.
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