About The Coombe
The Coombe is an historic inner-city district in Dublin 8, immediately south of the city centre and centred on the Coombe itself, with the Liberties, Dolphins Barn, the South Circular Road and Christchurch all close by. It has a densely urban, lived-in character, combining older terraced housing, apartments, community facilities and major healthcare buildings rather than feeling like a purely commercial city-centre quarter. The National Maternity Hospital is a prominent local landmark, while St Patrick’s Cathedral, Christchurch Cathedral and the Guinness Storehouse are within easy reach. Families have access to established local primary and secondary schools, with further education and city-centre colleges readily accessible by bus, bicycle or on foot. Dublin Bus services on Cork Street, Thomas Street and the South Circular Road provide frequent connections, while Heuston Station and several Luas stops are a short walk or cycle away. The surrounding Liberties offer everyday shopping, markets and independent cafés, alongside well-known pubs and restaurants on Thomas Street, Clanbrassil Street and nearby Newmarket. Residents also benefit from local parks and playgrounds, including St Patrick’s Park and Weaver Park, as well as the wider cultural, retail and leisure choice of central Dublin.
Property Market in The Coombe
Based on 24 properties for sale in The Coombe
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in The Coombe
Schools
Long-established secondary school serving girls in Dublin 8 and surrounding inner-city communities.
Catholic primary school near the Coombe, serving local families and junior pupils.
Visit website ↗Local primary school serving children in the Dublin 8 area.
Established girls’ secondary school a short distance south of The Coombe.
Major creative arts college based at nearby Thomas Street and surrounding Liberties buildings.
Visit website ↗Transport
Plan your journey ↗Frequent city routes connect The Coombe with the city centre and south Dublin.
Useful cross-city services run along the southern inner-city corridor nearby.
Green Line stop providing access towards south Dublin and Sandyford.
Red Line stop near St James’s Hospital, accessible by walking or connecting bus.
Major rail terminus with intercity, commuter and Red Line Luas connections.
Central location supports short bicycle journeys across Dublin’s inner city.
Amenities
Major maternity hospital and one of the area’s best-known local landmarks.
Attractive cathedral-side park with lawns, paths and space for relaxing outdoors.
Modern community park near Cork Street with play and recreational facilities.
Popular Liberties café and restaurant known for seasonal food and coffee.
Visit website ↗Well-known local pub on Meath Street with a traditional Dublin atmosphere.
Historic-style city pub near Thomas Street, suited to casual food and drinks.
Long-established Italian restaurant in the nearby Christchurch and Temple Bar area.
Local community venue offering activities and services for nearby residents.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Supports services, care and development associated with the local maternity hospital.
Major brewery visitor experience within walking distance in the neighbouring Liberties.
Working distillery and visitor experience at Newmarket, close to The Coombe.
League of Ireland football club based at Richmond Park, a short journey away.
Local community network reflecting the area’s active resident and neighbourhood organisations.
Properties For Sale near The Coombe
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