About Glasnevin
Glasnevin is a well-established north Dublin locality, centred around a mix of leafy residential streets, older terraces and newer housing close to the city’s northern suburbs. It is best known for Glasnevin Cemetery, the National Botanic Gardens and Dublin City University, giving the area a strong historical, educational and community character. Residents have convenient access to everyday shopping at Tesco Extra and nearby Finglas and Ballymun retail areas, while Drumcondra provides further cafés, restaurants and traditional pubs. The area is well placed for commuting by Dublin Bus, with the proposed MetroLink and existing bus corridors improving the longer-term transport outlook; nearby roads also connect readily with the M50 and Dublin Airport. Families are served by local primary and secondary schools, including Lindsay Road National School, alongside the educational facilities around DCU. Leisure options include the Botanic Gardens, local parks, GAA and football clubs, as well as walking routes towards Tolka Valley Park. Glasnevin therefore offers a mainly residential setting with good access to the city centre, Finglas, Ballymun and Drumcondra, while retaining distinctive landmarks and a settled neighbourhood feel.
Property Market in Glasnevin
Based on 90 properties for sale in Glasnevin
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What’s in Glasnevin
Schools
Girls’ secondary school located close to Glasnevin and the North Circular Road.
Well-established secondary school serving pupils from north Dublin communities.
Visit website ↗Major university campus offering undergraduate, postgraduate and research facilities nearby.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local bus-served point connecting residential areas with surrounding north Dublin districts.
Nearby transport location serving local journeys around Glasnevin and Finglas.
Frequent corridor providing access towards the city centre and north Dublin.
Ring-road access is available via nearby junctions, supporting regional commuting.
International airport is readily accessible northwards by road and bus connections.
Amenities
Large supermarket providing groceries, household goods and everyday retail services.
Visit website ↗Nearby postal outlet providing standard mailing and related counter services.
Fuel station serving motorists travelling through the Glasnevin and Finglas area.
Visit website ↗Specialist retailer supplying pet food, accessories and animal-care products.
Visit website ↗Historic gardens offering glasshouses, landscaped grounds and peaceful walking routes.
Visit website ↗Major historic cemetery and visitor attraction with guided tours and notable memorials.
Visit website ↗Local Clubs & Businesses
Prominent local Gaelic games club with extensive community and sporting activity.
Community tennis club providing courts, coaching and organised local competition.
University sports complex offering pitches, courts, fitness facilities and activities.
Visitor centre interpreting the history of Glasnevin Cemetery and Irish public life.
Historic traditional pub beside Glasnevin Cemetery, known for its distinctive local character.
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