Smithfield Neighbourhood Guide
Dublin
About Smithfield
Smithfield is a lively, central Dublin neighbourhood in D07, just north-west of the River Liffey and within easy reach of the city centre. The area combines historic Georgian and industrial architecture with modern apartments, offices, student accommodation and a strong café, restaurant and evening economy. Smithfield Square is its focal point, while nearby Stoneybatter, Capel Street, Broadstone and the north inner city add further shops, pubs and independent businesses. Education is close by, including TU Dublin’s Grangegorman campus and School of Engineering, while schools and colleges in the wider city centre are readily accessible. The Luas Red Line at Smithfield and nearby stops at Four Courts and Museum make commuting towards the Docklands, Tallaght and the south-west suburbs straightforward, with numerous Dublin Bus routes serving the surrounding streets. Residents are close to the National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History at Collins Barracks, the Lighthouse Cinema, the Ilac Centre and Parnell Street’s food scene. Everyday shopping is convenient through local convenience stores, EuroGiant and the Parnell Centre, with larger supermarkets and city-centre retail within walking distance. The neighbourhood also benefits from Phoenix Park, the River Liffey quays and several gyms and leisure facilities nearby, although its central location brings urban traffic, activity and limited private parking.
Property Market in Smithfield
Based on 47 properties for sale in Smithfield
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What’s in Smithfield
Schools
Engineering school connected with TU Dublin’s central and Grangegorman campus facilities.
Large modern university campus offering diverse courses, libraries and student services nearby.
Established boys’ secondary school reachable from Smithfield by public transport.
Girls’ secondary school in the north inner city, accessible from D07.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Red Line stop linking Smithfield with the city centre, Docklands and Tallaght.
Nearby Red Line stop serving the quays, legal district and central Dublin.
Red Line stop beside Collins Barracks and the National Museum collections.
Frequent services connect Smithfield with surrounding suburbs and the city centre.
Central streets provide practical cycling access towards the quays and northern suburbs.
Amenities
Historic open square hosting events, restaurants, cafés and the area’s distinctive urban atmosphere.
Visit website ↗Independent cinema showing mainstream, arthouse and international films beside Smithfield Square.
Free museum at Collins Barracks displaying Irish decorative arts, history and military collections.
Visit website ↗Local shopping centre providing convenient everyday retail and services near Parnell Street.
Budget retailer offering household goods, snacks, seasonal items and everyday essentials.
Extensive historic park within walking distance, offering trails, open space and attractions.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Historic Dublin football club based at Dalymount Park in nearby Phibsborough.
Major city arts festival using venues across Smithfield and the wider central area.
Historic riverside pub near the Coombe, serving food and traditional Irish hospitality.
Visit website ↗Popular local pub on Stoneybatter, close to Smithfield’s northern edge.
Well-known whiskey visitor experience offering tours and tastings on nearby Bow Street.
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