About Parnell Square
Parnell Square is a central Dublin city neighbourhood in D01, centred on the formal Georgian square and stretching into the busy streets around O’Connell Street, Henry Street, Capel Street and Dorset Street. It has an urban, culturally focused character, with a mix of apartments, offices, hotels, student accommodation and long-established residential streets rather than a traditional suburban feel. Residents are close to major cultural landmarks including the Hugh Lane Gallery, the Gate Theatre and the Garden of Remembrance, while the Rotunda Hospital and several education institutions add to the area’s daily activity. Primary and secondary schools are available within the wider north inner city, with third-level options and further education also accessible on foot or by short public-transport journeys. O’Connell Street, Henry Street, Parnell Street and Capel Street provide extensive shopping, supermarkets, cafés, takeaways, restaurants and traditional pubs. Commuting is convenient, with numerous Dublin Bus routes, nearby Luas stops and easy access to Connolly Station, while Dublin Airport is straightforward to reach by bus. Green space is more limited than in the suburbs, but Parnell Square, Mountjoy Square and nearby city parks provide places to walk and relax, and the area’s theatres, libraries, galleries and community venues make it particularly lively for culture and city-centre living.
Property Market in Parnell Square
Based on 10 properties for sale in Parnell Square
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What’s in Parnell Square
Schools
Well-known independent secondary school on Great Denmark Street, close to Parnell Square.
Established girls’ secondary school, accessible from the north inner city by bus.
Local primary school serving families in Dublin’s north inner city.
Major university campus in Glasnevin, reachable by frequent bus services.
Large city-campus higher-education centre a short distance west of Parnell Square.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Red Line stop serving O’Connell Street and the north city centre.
Major city-bus corridor with frequent routes across Dublin and surrounding suburbs.
Intercity, commuter and DART services, with Luas interchange, within walking distance.
Central bus station offering Bus Éireann services and nearby Luas connections.
Frequent airport coaches and buses operate from the city-centre area.
Amenities
Convenient city-centre retail and service destination close to Parnell Square.
Value retailer providing household goods, stationery, seasonal items and everyday essentials.
Free public gallery displaying Irish and international modern and contemporary art.
Visit website ↗Respected theatre venue presenting drama, classic works and contemporary productions.
Landscaped memorial garden offering a quiet green space at the square’s northern end.
Indoor shopping centre on Henry Street with retailers, cafés and public facilities.
Major Dublin City Libraries branch offering books, study space and cultural events.
Historic maternity hospital serving Dublin and surrounding communities on Parnell Square.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Cluster of galleries, theatres, libraries and creative venues shaping the area’s identity.
Former literary museum celebrating Ireland’s writers in an adjoining north city setting.
Visit website ↗Distinctive venue in a converted church, serving food and drinks near Jervis Street.
Traditional-style Irish pub on O’Connell Street with food, music and city-centre atmosphere.
Local community involvement reflecting the square’s established residential and civic character.
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