About Mountjoy Square
Mountjoy Square is a historic Georgian square and inner-city neighbourhood in Dublin 1, positioned between Parnell Square, O’Connell Street, Ballybough and the north city-centre districts. Its central garden and elegant terraces give the area a distinctive architectural character, while the surrounding streets are lively, urban and increasingly mixed in use, with apartments, offices, student accommodation and long-established residents. Everyday services are close at hand, including shops and cafés around Dorset Street, Parnell Street and O’Connell Street, with the wider city-centre retail area readily walkable. Nearby pubs, casual restaurants and cafés provide plenty of convenient options, while Capel Street, the IFSC and the north quays add further choice within a short journey. Mountjoy Square Park offers valuable green space for residents, and Diamond Park is another nearby amenity; cultural venues, libraries and healthcare services are also available across the city centre. Public transport is particularly strong, with Dublin Bus routes on the surrounding streets and Drumcondra railway station within walking distance, while Connolly Station and the Luas Red Line are accessible towards the east. The location suits commuters, students and people who want central city living, although traffic, limited parking and the busy character of the surrounding streets are part of everyday life.
Property Market in Mountjoy Square
Based on 43 properties for sale in Mountjoy Square
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Mountjoy Square
Schools
Provides supervised learning and activities for children outside normal school hours.
Long-established secondary school serving pupils in Dublin’s north inner city.
Independent secondary school on Great Denmark Street, close to Mountjoy Square.
Primary school serving families in the north inner-city area near Parnell Square.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Dublin commuter rail station providing services towards Connolly, Maynooth and other destinations.
Frequent city bus services operate along Dorset Street, Parnell Street and O’Connell Street.
Major rail interchange with DART, commuter trains and Luas Red Line connections.
Nearby city-centre transport location referenced locally around the north inner-city streets.
Map-listed nearby transport point within the Mountjoy Square area.
Amenities
Central Georgian garden providing lawns, mature trees and valuable neighbourhood open space.
Nearby urban green space offering a convenient outdoor area for local residents.
Local pharmacy providing medicines, advice and everyday healthcare essentials.
Multi-storey city-centre car park near O’Connell Street and the Spire.
Major central boulevard lined with shops, cafés, services and landmark civic buildings.
A varied selection of casual dining, coffee shops and takeaways nearby.
Popular Dublin theatre near Parnell Square presenting Irish and international productions.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Major GAA stadium and concert venue a short distance north-east of Mountjoy Square.
Visit website ↗Community-focused organisation associated with the square and its local heritage.
Central library and cultural resource serving residents across Dublin city.
Popular casual bar and food venue on Parnell Street, close to the square.
Visit website ↗Traditional Irish music and cultural entertainment venue near Great Denmark Street.
Properties For Sale near Mountjoy Square
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