O'connell Street Neighbourhood Guide
Dublin
About O'connell Street
O’Connell Street is Dublin’s broad central northside boulevard, running from the River Liffey towards Parnell Square and forming the heart of the D01 city-centre area. It has a busy, urban character, with historic buildings, landmark monuments and a constant mix of commuters, shoppers, students, visitors and residents. Living nearby means excellent access to shops, cafés, restaurants, theatres and cultural venues, although the street itself is lively and can be noisy, particularly around major events and peak travel times. Education options include primary and secondary schools in the surrounding inner city, along with third-level institutions and adult-learning facilities within easy reach. Transport is one of the area’s main strengths: Luas stops, Dublin Bus routes, Heuston and Connolly stations, and the city’s main bus corridors are all accessible on foot or by short connection. Local amenities range from the GPO and the Hugh Lane Gallery to Parnell Square, the Garden of Remembrance, Rotunda Hospital and a wide choice of food and drink around Abbey Street, Henry Street and Capel Street. Residents are also close to cinemas, theatres, libraries, gyms and the independent businesses of the north inner city, while clubs and community organisations provide opportunities beyond the commercial centre.
What’s in O'connell Street
Schools
Established secondary school on Great Denmark Street, close to Parnell Square.
City-centre post-primary school serving students from the surrounding north inner city.
Primary school near Mountjoy Square, serving families in Dublin’s central northside.
Teacher-education and humanities campus on the northside, near Drumcondra.
Further and higher education college beside the IFSC and Connolly Station.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Red Line stops connect the city centre with the northside and Tallaght-Saggart corridor.
Frequent routes serve north Dublin, south Dublin, the airport and surrounding suburbs.
Mainline, DART and Luas connections are available across the River Liffey.
Intercity and commuter rail hub, linked from the city centre by Luas.
Several coach and bus services connect the central area with Dublin Airport.
Amenities
Iconic O’Connell Street building and working post office associated with Irish history.
Free municipal gallery displaying modern and contemporary art beside Parnell Square.
Formal memorial garden at the northern end of Parnell Square.
Historic venue on Parnell Square hosting concerts, comedy and touring productions.
Popular city-centre venue in a former church on Mary Street.
Central shopping centre with retailers, services and access from Henry Street.
Dublin City Libraries branch offering books, study space and public services.
Major maternity hospital on Parnell Square serving Dublin and surrounding counties.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Croke Park attraction exploring Gaelic games, history and the stadium’s sporting heritage.
Historic Dublin football club based at Dalymount Park in nearby Phibsborough.
Ireland’s national theatre on nearby Abbey Street, presenting Irish and international drama.
Traditional Smithfield pub known for live traditional Irish music sessions.
Local city-centre trading network representing shops, hospitality and commercial interests.
Nearby Areas
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