Relocating to Dublin

brianrcarney

Hi all,

I will be relocating to Dublin very soon and would like to be living in City Centre for work purposes. What areas are ok and safe to live in the city?

My OH will be living with me and is worried about feeling safe so want to make sure we are in the right place for her...

What are Smithfield/Capel Street/Temple Bar like to live in?

Or any other areas you would recommend?

Appreciate all responses from contributors with experience!

Thanks for reading
BRC

temply

Smithfield is great - lived there myself for a number of years. So central, plenty to do & its full of young professionals. Great pubs, you have the Luas & there's plenty to do with the cinema, nice restaurants etc.

brianrcarney

Yeah been looking at Smith, although was down there a couple of Sundays ago and there was a fair few drunks/homeless/addicts and that around....
trying to get somewhere with parking too...

diddlybit

Trying to find a place with parking is a nightmare in Smithfield. I'm in Stoneybatter at the moment, and you get the usual collection of "characters", but I've had no trouble and the street is so quiet, it took me a good while to get used to. It's also serviced by good bus routes and is walking distance from the Luas. The "characters" in Smithfield" aren't so bad either.

Lived in Temple Bar once, which I loved, but don't count on getting a good night's sleep on a Saturday night. Capel Street is a really handy location for access to the centre, but again finding a place with parking would be problematic.

BraziliaNZ

I think Smithfield is a kip. Drunks, addicts, and hoards of ASBO youths at night. Gentrification doesn't work if you leave all the knackers living there too.

southsiderosie

brianrcarney wrote: »

Hi all,

I will be relocating to Dublin very soon and would like to be living in City Centre for work purposes. What areas are ok and safe to live in the city?

My OH will be living with me and is worried about feeling safe so want to make sure we are in the right place for her...

What are Smithfield/Capel Street/Temple Bar like to live in?

Or any other areas you would recommend?

Appreciate all responses from contributors with experience!

Thanks for reading
BRC

Temple Bar is full of drunken tourists. Even close proximity to Queen of Tarts (YUM!) can't compensate for the drunken lunacy, noise, and general chaos.

I briefly stayed with a friend over on Capel Street before I left Dublin, and I liked it - if I get the chance to move back, that is one of the areas I would look for a place. It's very diverse, and there are a lot of small local businesses, including a killer Polish bakery.

I lived in Ranelagh, which is a bit out of the city center, but an easy walk (or Luas ride). It's a nice area, with a lot of shops, and I felt very safe there as a woman living solo. It's close enough to the city center that you don't feel like you are missing anything, but its far enough out that you don't have to deal with the noise, the crowds, or the feral children. But a lot of the decision on housing in Dublin depends on what side of the river you work on, since the Luas does not connect. My office was in D2, but I suppose that living in Ranelagh would be trickier if you worked in D1.

BraziliaNZ

southsiderosie wrote: »

or the feral children

The who?!

diddlybit

Ranelagh is gorgeous, but would completely solve the problem of what the OP is worried about. If budget was no issue, I'd still be living there, but you get a lot more for your money on the Northside (for the most part.)

diddlybit

BraziliaNZ wrote: »

The who?!

If you haven't met them, you haven't lived My advice, never retaliate

southsiderosie

BraziliaNZ wrote: »

The who?!

The ASBO youths you referred to.

brianrcarney

i will be working in the IFSC, OH will be traveling to work near capel street...

BraziliaNZ

southsiderosie wrote: »

The ASBO youths you referred to.

ha ok! Feral children though, sounds like you're talking about South American slums or something, lol

brianrcarney

any one suggest anywhere else to consider?

Gavin "shels"

brianrcarney wrote: »

any one suggest anywhere else to consider?

I'll recommend the places I always do, Cork St/Patrick St/Francis St.

brianrcarney

Gavin shels wrote: »

I'll recommend the places I always do, Cork St/Patrick St/Francis St.

How accessible is the IFSC from these places??

diddlybit

if you're in the IFSC and she's on Capel Street the best option would be anywhere along the Red Luas line. It would probably be only a short walk for the two of you from your workplaces. Have you thought about renting in the IFSC? Rents have dropped there a good bit since the recession.

Anywhere on the Southside would mean a bus trip into the city centre and walking, or a walk across the river to the Luas.

brianrcarney

yes have looked at IFSC.... places look nice enough but for what you get they are expensive!

you could be right about the Luas too... very few buses go into IFSC which is strange

Gavin "shels"

brianrcarney wrote: »

How accessible is the IFSC from these places??

Be a bit of a walk, or alternatively a few of the buses that go down Cork St and up Patrick St go to Grand Canal Dock.

Maybe Herbeton Apartments in Rialto could be an idea too, you have the Red Line Luas right at your door.

gorgo

Maybe see these

http://www.daft.ie/searchrental.daft?id=1029159

Location speaks for itself!

http://www.daft.ie/searchrental.daft?id=1029248
Ain't bad for the price. Its a 5-10min walk to Smithfield luas stop.
You can walk most of the way with the OH to Smithfield and she will be a little further then.
Tesco not too far. Phoenix Park is 5-10mins walk down the N.C.Rd.
39 Bus to Blanchardstown Centre around the corner.

http://www.daft.ie/searchrental.daft?id=1020722 Ideal location

Just a few options

brianrcarney

Thanks Gorgo! Capel Street does indeed look ideal.... and has parking for a little extra too..

paul75

the majority of the inner city is a sh1t hole - just behind the ifsc is one of the biggest scum holes in the city.
Ranelagh, donnybrook, rathmines would be ideal but access to IFSC and Capel st is a big problem.
Kilmainham would be a really good bet. Although it is surrounded by scum areas, it is quite nice. Lots of parks, cafe's etc. The big plus is that there are a couple of red luas line stops there which means easy access to capel st and ifsc.
The other really good bet would be to live in the new docklands developments in dublin 2. Lots of nice restaurants, close to city centre, close to IFSC and handy for your OH getting luas out to capel st.

diddlybit

paul75 wrote: »

the majority of the inner city is a sh1t hole - just behind the ifsc is one of the biggest scum holes in the city.
Ranelagh, donnybrook, rathmines would be ideal but access to IFSC and Capel st is a big problem.
Kilmainham would be a really good bet. Although it is surrounded by scum areas, it is quite nice. Lots of parks, cafe's etc. The big plus is that there are a couple of red luas line stops there which means easy access to capel st and ifsc.
The other really good bet would be to live in the new docklands developments in dublin 2. Lots of nice restaurants, close to city centre, close to IFSC and handy for your OH getting luas out to capel st.

The majority of the inner city is not a "scum" area as you would infer. Yes, it may have a higher number of social problems but the majority of people are friendly and wouldn't cause you any hassle. I've had my fair share of crap from knobs on in the areas that you mention, it isn't the blissful renting utopia that you make out that it is. (And they are endowed with a sense of entitlement, that OBVIOUSLY you want to hear their opinion on you- truly painful.)

Please don't generalise whole areas as "scum". It's not constructive and nor is that scaremongering of any benefit to the OP

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BraziliaNZ wrote: »

I think Smithfield is a kip. Drunks, addicts, and hoards of ASBO youths at night. Gentrification doesn't work if you leave all the knackers living there too.

Warning for this post, this is not acceptable in this forum

paul75 wrote: »

the majority of the inner city is a sh1t hole - just behind the ifsc is one of the biggest scum holes in the city.

Again, this is completely unacceptable in this forum, 1 week ban for this.

We don't mind having threads like, but when this type of absolute crap starts in them, we have to re-assess the situation of allowing them.

Yes, some people living in some places are undesireables, of course they are, but it simply not on to go around tarring everyone in a particular area as "scum" or "knackers".

brianrcarney

Des - not sure why this is now in Politics section?? I posted in Dublin City... was it moved?

caseyann

I am a bit confused why this is in politics
My two cent,its a lovely area.What is unfortunate is the men out looking for kerb crawlers.

If i were you i would ring the local Garda station for the area an get a heads up on how safe it is.

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lol, apologies.:o

NickDrake

I would avoid the north and west inner city. I think it is dirty and rough to be honest. Just my opinion. I am sure some good people live there but if you want a safe area I would avoid it.

To be honest I don’t think the areas on the red luas line are any great shakes either. Some very undesirable areas there too. My opinion. As some have suggested Smithfield is pretty rough and not the safest. Had a couple of friends who lived there and moved because it was dangerous once it got dark.

I would look at areas on the other Luas line and Ranleagh areas. A bus into town is not that far a walk from the IFSC. Most people do that. Even the Dart line to Connolly.

You will be safer and more comfortable. Bit more of a commute but worth it for your safety. The Bus service is very good as is the Luas.

Don’t make any silly decisions. Check out those places and night and at the weekend.

ciaran_h

NickDrake wrote: »

I would avoid the north and west inner city. I think it is dirty and rough to be honest. Just my opinion. I am sure some good people live there but if you want a safe area I would avoid it.

To be honest I don’t think the areas on the red luas line are any great shakes either. Some very undesirable areas there too. My opinion. As some have suggested Smithfield is pretty rough and not the safest. Had a couple of friends who lived there and moved because it was dangerous once it got dark.

I would look at areas on the other Luas line and Ranleagh areas. A bus into town is not that far a walk from the IFSC. Most people do that. Even the Dart line to Connolly.

You will be safer and more comfortable. Bit more of a commute but worth it for your safety. The Bus service is very good as is the Luas.

Don’t make any silly decisions. Check out those places and night and at the

weekend.[/

Nothing wrong with most areas on red luas...Kilmainham , drimnagh islandbridge for example.....ever been anywhere outside of green luas territory? Too scary for u I imagine

ciaran_h

Btw if both working in north inner city why not somewhere like clontarf or drumcondra?

Sundew

You might consider HSQ beside Heuston Station e.g
http://www.rent.ie/houses-to-let/Heuston-South-Quarter-Kilmainham-Dublin-8/1029983/
The new apartments there are a 2 minute walk from Heuston Station and the luas stop for the IFSC and there are several buses into town for your OH (79/79a) stop right beside Capel St on Ormond Quay!
It's also a nice walk in the morning taking about 20 mins from HSQ to Capel St (along the river).
There is a SuperQuinn Store on sight and you are also beside The Phoenix Park and Royal hospital Kilmainham (Museum of Modern art).

I would also second checking out apartments in Islandbridge and perhaps The Old Choclate Factory in Kilmainham. I think these places would suit you both very well and wouldn't have you both fighting major traffic in the morning!

John_Rambo

ciaran_h wrote: »

Btw if both working in north inner city why not somewhere like clontarf or drumcondra?

He's making sense. If you want to have a car AND are a bit nervous of the city then Clontarf, Raheny, Drumcondra, Fairview are your best bets. Free parking (most likely), good public transport, very safe and pleasant places to be.

Just do your research. Stake the place out properly before you sign anything.

southsiderosie

ciaran_h wrote: »

Nothing wrong with most areas on red luas...Kilmainham , drimnagh islandbridge for example.....ever been anywhere outside of green luas territory? Too scary for u I imagine

You can sneer at people for being afraid or whatever, but I think that you pay too much money to live in Dublin to put up with the kind of bull**** and nonsense that is de rigeur in many north inner city and southwest inner city areas. I do not understand why people pay a rent premium to live in the city center, but then have to deal with junkies, packs of unsupervised children, petty vandalism, and people blasting music at all hours of the day and night. And I say this having grown up on the south side of Chicago, which is not exactly a leafy suburban paradise.

When I first moved to Dublin I stayed around St Augustines' Street, just above Francis/Thomas street, and I could not get out of there soon enough. In the course of two weeks, I saw two fights, a guy get thrown (literally) out of a Spar, a guy dealing out of a doorway around the corner from my apartment at 2 in the afternoon, a daily session in the park off of High Street, and a pack of kids who could scale other peoples' fences with alarming speed. I knew half of their names before I left because their mothers screamed at them (when they could be arsed to pay attention) from their balconies half a block away. And I heard the same ****ign Dizzy Rascal CD played at max volume at least 50 times over the course of one weekend.

My friends who moved to Smithfield, and have a very nice apartment, are now dealing with a lot of the same issues, which seem to have gotten worse over time. Not to mention the monthly horse market, which never gets cleaned up properly, so you have to walk through and past piles of **** for a week afterwards.

Maybe it would be better if you had the sense that the Garda keep a close eye on things and take residents concerns seriously, but based on what I have seen, I have no confidence in them whatsoever.

Personally I would not move to any area off of the Red line once you got past the Four Courts. I have seen so much nonsense on that train - in the middle of the day, no less - and I would not want to have to deal with it on a daily basis.

Look, I love Dublin, and I would move back in a heartbeat if I had the chance. But the Capel street area is really the only part of the inner city (i.e. within the canals) that I would feel that the cost-to-nonsense ratio is worthwhile. Most of the new development along Pearse Street/Grand Canal is poorly constructed, tiny, and overpriced. And I have heard too many horror stories from friends living in Smithfield, the Coombe, and the Liberties (and seen enough nonsense when I went to visit them). Granted, the Food co-op is great, and there are some quiet streets tucked in behind Lower Clanbrassil. And maybe I just have bad luck or something. But for me, it was worth it to pay a little extra and have a longer commute in the morning to live down in Ranelagh.

Gavin "shels"

southsiderosie wrote: »

And I have heard too many horror stories from friends living in Smithfield, the Coombe, and the Liberties (and seen enough nonsense when I went to visit them). Granted, the Food co-op is great, and there are some quiet streets tucked in behind Lower Clanbrassil. And maybe I just have bad luck or something.

Lived in The Liberties for 20 years and never any major trouble, house was robbed twice and brother was assaulted (long story on that one, it wasn't just a spur of the moment attack). There is places in the area I would avoid, but generally wouldn't have a bother recommending it to anyone.

John_Rambo

southsiderosie wrote: »

I think that you pay too much money to live in Dublin to put up with the kind of bull****

Rent is cheap now. And, for every bad horror story, there are a thousand good stories that don't get told, why? Because they aren't horror stories. Tens of thousands of people live in the North inner city and love it, they get on just fine, I, like Gavin above did, for twelve years. Maybe you didn't research the area properly SSRosie.

Brian, best of luck with the move. It's a cracking city if you make the best of it.

Sundew

southsiderosie wrote: »

When I first moved to Dublin I stayed around St Augustines' Street, just above Francis/Thomas street, and I could not get out of there soon enough. In the course of two weeks, I saw two fights, a guy get thrown (literally) out of a Spar, a guy dealing out of a doorway around the corner from my apartment at 2 in the afternoon, a daily session in the park off of High Street, and a pack of kids who could scale other peoples' fences with alarming speed. I knew half of their names before I left because their mothers screamed at them (when they could be arsed to pay attention) from their balconies half a block away. And I heard the same ****ign Dizzy Rascal CD played at max volume at least 50 times over the course of one weekend.

My friends who moved to Smithfield, and have a very nice apartment, are now dealing with a lot of the same issues, which seem to have gotten worse over time. Not to mention the monthly horse market, which never gets cleaned up properly, so you have to walk through and past piles of **** for a week afterwards.

Maybe it would be better if you had the sense that the Garda keep a close eye on things and take residents concerns seriously, but based on what I have seen, I have no confidence in them whatsoever.

Personally I would not move to any area off of the Red line once you got past the Four Courts. I have seen so much nonsense on that train - in the middle of the day, no less - and I would not want to have to deal with it on a daily basis.

Look, I love Dublin, and I would move back in a heartbeat if I had the chance. But the Capel street area is really the only part of the inner city (i.e. within the canals) that I would feel that the cost-to-nonsense ratio is worthwhile. Most of the new development along Pearse Street/Grand Canal is poorly constructed, tiny, and overpriced. And I have heard too many horror stories from friends living in Smithfield, the Coombe, and the Liberties (and seen enough nonsense when I went to visit them). Granted, the Food co-op is great, and there are some quiet streets tucked in behind Lower Clanbrassil. And maybe I just have bad luck or something. But for me, it was worth it to pay a little extra and have a longer commute in the morning to live down in Ranelagh.

I agree with many of Rosies sentiments but as a "culchie" living in Dublin Kilmainham is fine! 79/79a 25/25a and 26 buses are all pretty decent buses. N.B 79/79a do serve Ballyfermot but generally are fine. I get them to work all the time. Now the 78a bus is a different story!!!!:eek:
It must be noted that Dublin City Centre is very small and walkable and unfortunately that is the reason one sees so many "junkies" about. If it's your first time living in Dublin you will probably get a shock at first to see all these wasted lives walking around the place. it's part and parcel of the place. I don't like it, I don't think it should be tolerated but there is no geting away from it!
I too have lived in various places in Dublin from Rathgar to Lucan over a 12 year period before finally settling in the Kilmainham area. Rathgar,Ranelagh and Rathmines all nice leafy suburbs where you will "feel safe".
Loved Rathgar/Rathmines myself and would wholeheartily recommend:)
O.P: the thing is often things can change within a few streets and a street that may be respectable and settled may be only a stones throw from a less desirable street! Thats why as others have said you really have to check the places out for yourself!

southsiderosie

John_Rambo wrote: »

Rent is cheap now. And, for every bad horror story, there are a thousand good stories that don't get told, why? Because they aren't horror stories. Tens of thousands of people live in the North inner city and love it, they get on just fine, I, like Gavin above did, for twelve years. Maybe you didn't research the area properly SSRosie.

Brian, best of luck with the move. It's a cracking city if you make the best of it.

But as an outsider, how are you supposed to know which blocks are the 'bad' blocks in an area? The landlord trying to rent you the place isn't going to tell you. Therefore, "researching the area" from the outside is based on the overall reputation, rather than the block-by-block breakdown. For newcomers, there is far less risk in moving into an area that, overall, has fewer problems (or is not right next to an area with a lot of problems).

And, as Sundew noted, moving to Dublin can be shocking to outsiders because of the number of addicts out and about in the city center. I was also amazed at the open air drug dealing I saw regularly along the quays. These are things that a lot of Dubs seem to take in stride, but are very off-putting or alarming for newcomers. So I've often found myself skeptical when local people say a place 'isn't that bad' because we often seem to have very different definitions of what constitutes 'bad'.

NickDrake

southsiderosie wrote: »

But as an outsider, how are you supposed to know which blocks are the 'bad' blocks in an area? The landlord trying to rent you the place isn't going to tell you. Therefore, "researching the area" from the outside is based on the overall reputation, rather than the block-by-block breakdown. For newcomers, there is far less risk in moving into an area that, overall, has fewer problems (or is not right next to an area with a lot of problems).

And, as Sundew noted, moving to Dublin can be shocking to outsiders because of the number of addicts out and about in the city center. I was also amazed at the open air drug dealing I saw regularly along the quays. These are things that a lot of Dubs seem to take in stride, but are very off-putting or alarming for newcomers. So I've often found myself skeptical when local people say a place 'isn't that bad' because we often seem to have very different definitions of what constitutes 'bad'.

Exactly. Like on the RTE news when they report a murder from Finglas or Crumlin Tallaght for example and they interview a local who says "you never see any trouble around here , this is a total shock".

When there was a person murderer or assault there a few months ago or the area is known as crime centre.

Martyn1989

I lived in fairview and loved it, gets bad press though, youd probably be best off over rathmines, portobello way?

Phibsboro is good 2, youll have your own Porterhouse!

smcgiff

I work in Castleforbes (down from the IFSC) and a friend of mine parks his Mercedes on the road and it recently got keyed... while parked in Foxrock!

Anyway, I'm staying in Fairview and that is very well serviced bus wise, and it'd be about 15 mins walk to the IFSC from where I am. Not so sure about getting to Capel street. I've found Fairview fine, but I've underground parking at "home" and at work.

The IFSC is very well serviced by the Luas.

John Mason

NickDrake wrote: »

Exactly. Like on the RTE news when they report a murder from Finglas or Crumlin Tallaght for example and they interview a local who says "you never see any trouble around here , this is a total shock".

When there was a person murderer or assault there a few months ago or the area is known as crime centre.

i have lived in Finglas for 7 years and i have never seen any trouble, i feel very safe here and have no problem walking around at night.

Unfortunately, people hear one incident and tar the whole area with the one brush.

i also lived just off Meath Street and again, never seen any trouble and felt very safe. the same with when i lived on Parnell Square.

sometimes you can just be unlucky with neighbours. i have friends living in so called upmarket areas who are having nightmares.

i friend living in Ranelagh recently discovered her neighbours had managed to re-route their electricity through her apartment.:eek:

sometimes it is the luck of the draw. of course there are places in the city i wouldnt choose to live but i would never right off a whole area.

CiaranC

Sundew wrote: »

You might consider HSQ beside Heuston Station e.g
http://www.rent.ie/houses-to-let/Heuston-South-Quarter-Kilmainham-Dublin-8/1029983/
The new apartments there are a 2 minute walk from Heuston Station and the luas stop for the IFSC and there are several buses into town for your OH (79/79a) stop right beside Capel St on Ormond Quay!
It's also a nice walk in the morning taking about 20 mins from HSQ to Capel St (along the river).
There is a SuperQuinn Store on sight and you are also beside The Phoenix Park and Royal hospital Kilmainham (Museum of Modern art).

I would also second checking out apartments in Islandbridge and perhaps The Old Choclate Factory in Kilmainham. I think these places would suit you both very well and wouldn't have you both fighting major traffic in the morning!

Second this, I live in Kilmainham and its nice and quiet. Other than that Ranelagh/Rathmines are really nice, but a little more expensive.

jakdelad

brianrcarney wrote: »

Hi all,

I will be relocating to Dublin very soon and would like to be living in City Centre for work purposes. What areas are ok and safe to live in the city?

My OH will be living with me and is worried about feeling safe so want to make sure we are in the right place for her...

What are Smithfield/Capel Street/Temple Bar like to live in?

Or any other areas you would recommend?

Appreciate all responses from contributors with experience!

Thanks for reading
BRC

move to deli its cleaner and safer
the A TEAM wouldent move to dublin
the pubs sell blood plasma on draught

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jakdelad wrote: »

move to deli its cleaner and safer
the A TEAM wouldent move to dublin
the pubs sell blood plasma on draught

Seriously?

gtfo

banned

nobody reply to that post

starlit

Hi OP, I would recommend Rathmines, its a lovely place to live. Fairly central and easy to get to the city from there. Great amenities nearby. I lived there for a while and loved it there. Its very safe and easy commute to the city by foot/bike/bus. I suppose for you in terms of being closer to work maybe the IFSC itself, Drumcondra, Grand Canal Dock, Kilmainham, a number of palces that other posters mentioned. Personally, I would avoid the city centre completely for concern for safety and noise reasons, the city centre surburbs be your best bet, often enough they are very close to the city by foot. Rathgar, Ranelagh, Ballsbridge, Donnybrook and Landsdown Road are places I would suggest aswell as it be easy enough to get a bus/luas/train to the city from those areas and areas like it too.
Good luck OP, happy house hunting!

diddlybit

southsiderosie wrote: »

My friends who moved to Smithfield, and have a very nice apartment, are now dealing with a lot of the same issues, which seem to have gotten worse over time. Not to mention the monthly horse market, which never gets cleaned up properly, so you have to walk through and past piles of **** for a week afterwards.

Maybe it would be better if you had the sense that the Garda keep a close eye on things and take residents concerns seriously, but based on what I have seen, I have no confidence in them whatsoever.

Personally I would not move to any area off of the Red line once you got past the Four Courts. I have seen so much nonsense on that train - in the middle of the day, no less - and I would not want to have to deal with it on a daily basis.

Oddly enough, since the last fair, I've never seen so many Guards around an area since then.

I know Smithfield has gone down, but it's still not as bad as everyone is making out. I walk to the Luas from Stoneybatter on a regular basis and I've never had any problems.

I don't understand what everyone's apprehension is about these areas are. If you are looking to find bad things in an area, you can easily overlook what's good about them.

NickDrake

irishbird wrote: »

i have lived in Finglas for 7 years and i have never seen any trouble, i feel very safe here and have no problem walking around at night.

Unfortunately, people hear one incident and tar the whole area with the one brush.

i also lived just off Meath Street and again, never seen any trouble and felt very safe. the same with when i lived on Parnell Square.

sometimes you can just be unlucky with neighbours. i have friends living in so called upmarket areas who are having nightmares.

i friend living in Ranelagh recently discovered her neighbours had managed to re-route their electricity through her apartment.:eek:

sometimes it is the luck of the draw. of course there are places in the city i wouldnt choose to live but i would never right off a whole area.

One incident in Finglas??

YumCha

I recently moved out to Pembroke Road (in between the end of Upper Baggot St and the Lansdowne Road junction) and would totally recommend it. On Google Maps its the Deansrath/Beggars Bush area.

I waited a long time to move because I'm female and live on my own, and wanted to make sure that I would feel safe walking home in the evenings - have never had a problem. All the surrounding areas (both sides off Baggot St and Northumberland Road) look really nice and safe as well.

Rents have also come down a lot (I got a steal), flats seem a bit larger - esp in converted houses, and you're likely to get parking with your rent or for not much more. Also lots of buses + DART close by.

Would also agree with other people on Portobello/Rathmines/Ranelagh.

Good luck!

John Mason

NickDrake wrote: »

One incident in Finglas??

this isnt about Finglas but in 7 years, i have never even seen one incident.

all i am saying is, that you cant write off all areas.

OP, may be the best thing to do, is walk around the areas you are working and see if any where grabs you attention.

brianrcarney

well for anyone that is interested i have chosen my new pad for the short term future.... and the winner is Kilmainham!!

as luck would have it my mate has recently moved to England and had his place for rent @ 1100 on daft... i got a deal at 900 month no deposit! 2 double bed apt....

i have been in it before and its a great home and in a great area and as
Sundew mentioned great bus links to town...

i really am with the arrangement!!

Gavin "shels"

Depending what part of Kilmainham it is, you could also have the Luas closeby.

caseyann

brianrcarney wrote: »

well for anyone that is interested i have chosen my new pad for the short term future.... and the winner is Kilmainham!!

as luck would have it my mate has recently moved to England and had his place for rent @ 1100 on daft... i got a deal at 900 month no deposit! 2 double bed apt....

i have been in it before and its a great home and in a great area and as
Sundew mentioned great bus links to town...

i really am with the arrangement!!

Congratulations,Good location
Happiness and good health and good luck in your new home