Whats Harrolds cross like?

irishguy

Can anyone tell me whats harolds cross like (near the dog track)? Have you lived there, if so what did you like/dislike? Traditionally what kind of an area would it be considered ?

Ass

I don't live there myself but from my knowledge of it, it's a pretty good area. Although down by the canals there's a couple of flats which look pretty dodgy. By the dogs should be OK. There are a lot of very nice and very expensive houses in that area.

I myself would certainly settle for a place there for the proximity to town alone. It lacks a good supermarket though, unless you want to find yourself doing your shopping in overly expensive convenience stores. It is how ever on quite a few bus routes that take you in to town or dundrum. So you can avoid the convenience stores if you wish.

Gavin "shels"

What do you want to know? Live just down the road from Harolds Cross and often do be around the area.

On the flats down by the canal, they're grand, mate of mine lives in them and there's no bother, only trouble that's in there are the few 10 year olds.

As for supermarkets, you have Superquinn in Sundrive which you'd walk in 15 mins I'd say and Tesco and Dunnes in the Crumlin SC. There's also a Lidl in Rathmines which is about a 15 min walk. There's also a great off-license next to Peggy Kellys Pub, called D6.;)

latenia

Either Aldi or Lidl (I can't remember which) have acquired the site of the old Classic cinema.

PurpleBerry

latenia wrote: »

Either Aldi or Lidl (I can't remember which) have acquired the site of the old Classic cinema.

Locals kicked up a stink though so there's not going to go ahead AFAIK. They said there'd be too much traffic.

OP, I live in Harold's Cross. It's a good area, very quiet, near to town. Rents tend to be a bit higher to reflect this.

Closest Aldi would be Rathmines, which is small and usually very busy. Closest Dunnes and Tesco are in Rathmines too.

irishguy

What about public transport/traffic ? There doesnt appear to be a frequent bus route ?and id say traffic would be bad in the mornings?

Ass

49 and the 16 are very frequent.

Amazotheamazing

Lived in the cottages in Harrold's cross for a year, great spot. Only a short walk to any of the supermarkets in Rathmines, never need a taxi to get to the city centre. Ideal really.

irishguy

Ass wrote: »

49 and the 16 are very frequent.

I was looking at the timetable incorrectly. Taught they were only every hour (they are every 15/20mins) my bad. I work in ballsbridge though its a bit of a pain getting there, only option is to cycle really.

yoyo

Ass wrote: »

49 and the 16 are very frequent.

The 16A is another option into town aswell, There is also a 16C which appears occasionally, think its difference is it only goes to o connell st but not too sure

Nick

Gavin "shels"

yoyo wrote: »

The 16A is another option into town aswell, There is also a 16C which appears occasionally, think its difference is it only goes to o connell st but not too sure

Nick

Yup only into O'Connell, I know it's around alot on a Friday evening, fecking pain the arse when your waiting on a 16 or 16A.:mad:

yoyo

Gavin shels wrote: »

fecking pain the arse when your waiting on a 16 or 16A.:mad:

Don't I know! Living in town now and its brilliant, can walk into college now, no need for a bus, its brilliant

Nick

robo

irishguy wrote: »

I was looking at the timetable incorrectly. Taught they were only every hour (they are every 15/20mins) my bad. I work in ballsbridge though its a bit of a pain getting there, only option is to cycle really.

The number 18 bus goes to Ballsbridge from up past the old Classic cinema at Kenilworth Road. However, I would imagine that you would be quicker cycling.

I lived for a few years in Harolds Cross and it was fine - a good few pubs to pick from but no coffee shop or that. I think that because it is beside Rathmines, you have plenty of shops there, there are not many other than Centra etc in Harolds Cross. But I lived down near Mount Argus and found the place nice and pleasant.

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Gavin shels wrote: »

Yup only into O'Connell, I know it's around alot on a Friday evening, fecking pain the arse when your waiting on a 16 or 16A.:mad:

I feel your pain Gav :mad:

irishguy

Any idea how long it would take to drive it in the morning then? If I left at 8.30 would I get there before 9 ? I heard the 18 wasnt very relible, I dont think there are any bus lanes on most of its route, so you could be waiting for a while?

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RaverRo808

Harolds Cross is really queit settled old area,you wouldnt get any trouble there,in fact you'd probably get bored quickly as its like a graveyard most the time,it consists of mainly older poeple who have live there all thier lives and arty farty types,it wouldnt be my cup of tea as a place to live,but all in all,a quiet area,thats close to Town

irishguy

Think ill have to cycle, how long would it take to drive though?
Would prefer ranelagh but its a bit too expensive

Quaver

irishguy wrote: »

Think ill have to cycle, how long would it take to drive though?
Would prefer ranelagh but its a bit too expensive

In rush hour, it could easily take up to 45-60 minutes to drive, depending on where abouts in Harolds Cross. Cycling is definitely the best option, and the 18 if you have to.

I think you're better off in Harolds Cross, it's cheaper than Ranelagh and it's a great location.

luckat

If you're down by Harold's Cross Green (near the dogs) you can walk down to the Hospice stop in about 30 seconds and get the 16, 16A, 49, 49A, 54 or 54A.

For shopping, you're near Rathmines and Rathgar on one side and Sundrive Road, with its Superquinn, on the other - drive further up Sundrive Road and you get to Cork Street, where there's a good Lidl with ample parking for shoppers underneath.

In terms of local shops, you can go down to the bridge and find a village of shops including various halal places, or up to the Kenilworth crossroads, where there's a good chemist and a new Late Night Shopper - excellent stock and very nice staff - plus a Centra or Spar or something on the corner, which has a post office inside; beside that there's an electrical shop and a beauty salon. There are great specialist shops for tidy-up-your-home supplies, stone Italian tiles, etc.

Further up the road towards Terenure The Corner Bakery is a good local bakery; Terenure has restaurants, an excellent little garden supplies shop and delis, and a good optician's - Fitzpatricks. In Rathfarnham village, up the road another bit, Rowan's delicatessen is one of the best in Ireland - delicious apple and rhubarb tarts, and very nice lunch salads and prepared meat and fish dishes.

For schools, it's easy to get to the Gaelscoil in Sundrive Road, the multi-denominational school in Ranelagh, the very nice Rathgar national school, High School, St Louis, Stratford, Gonzaga and Alexandra.

Churches: locals go to Mount Argus usually (up behind Harold's Cross Green and up the road towards Sundrive) rather than Holy Rosary on Harold's Cross Road; Christ Church Rathgar is Presbyterian; the Church of Ireland churches St Patrick's and Christ Church are both within a short cycle, and there's a Quaker meeting in Rathfarnham.

From Harold's Cross you can drive to the mountains or the sea in half an hour. It's near enough to the city to be convenient (though a Luas would be welcome), but near enough to the country to be pleasurable.

donvito99

luckat wrote: »

For schools, it's easy to get to the Gaelscoil in Sundrive Road, the multi-denominational school in Ranelagh, the very nice Rathgar national school, High School, St Louis, Stratford, Gonzaga and Alexandra.

St Marys College, Scoil Bhride, Templeogue College ......the list goes on.

From Harold's Cross you can drive to the mountains or the sea in half an hour. It's near enough to the city to be convenient (though a Luas would be welcome), but near enough to the country to be pleasurable.

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ian_m

I lived beside the the Maxol in Harolds X for years. It's a grand area very handy for almost everything. Safe enough as well. I'd nearly consider moving back if my circumstances were different.

JupiterKid

Harold's Cross is indeed a nice area - especially the area up near Mount Jerome.

The only big problem - and it is a problem - is that the area has a very high house break-in and burglary rate. So security for wherever you live should be a big priority.

peepeep

I lived in Harolds Cross on two separate occasions, each for a year. The first time I was in Mount Argus which is up near the Sundrive Road and hence near LOTS of knackers. The nearest supermarket is Superquinn which is too expensive for doing your proper shopping. I don't drive, so walking home from Rathmines with a load of shopping (20 - 25 mins walk) was a pain in the hole.

Second time I lived near the Maxol garage. It was closer to Rathmines so it was a lot better. In general, Harold's Cross is lacking a lot of things that make other areas nice to live in. There's no 'centre' per se, no supermarket, and if I'm honest the pubs are really ****e. The pub down beside the graveyard is like a graveyard itself, and the pub across from the Maxol is full of children.

I would honestly say I'd never live in Harold's Cross again. I might even dare to say that I hate the place! It is devoid of all soul, lacks green spaces, and yes the public transport is fairly rubbish. I'd try Rathmines if I were you - you'd get something cheaper and you'd be in a much more welcoming environment.