Dublin Docklands

See also: International Financial Services Centre, Dublin

Map of Dublin; the Dublin Docklands are circled.
Map of Dublin; the Dublin Docklands are circled.
The Samuel Beckett Bridge and the Convention Centre Dublin are prominent docklands landmarks
Dublin Docklands viewed from east to west

Dublin Docklands (Irish: Ceantar Dugaí Átha Cliath) is an area of the city of Dublin, Ireland, on both sides of the River Liffey, roughly from Talbot Memorial Bridge eastwards to the 3Arena. It mainly falls within the city's D01[1] and D02[2] postal districts but includes some of the urban fringes of the D04 district on its southernmost side.[3]

In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the docklands area was regenerated as an extension of the business hub of Dublin's International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). By 2008 the area had over 599 enterprises. While growth slowed considerably due to the post-2008 Irish economic downturn, since 2014, property values and development activity has made a recovery.[citation needed]

New infrastructure, built in the area in the 21st century, has included the Samuel Beckett Bridge and the LUAS Docklands extension. Venues, including the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, the refurbished 3Arena and the Convention Centre Dublin are also in the area.

The rusting Grand Canal Docks sign at the opening to the Grand Canal.
  1. ^ Freyne, Patrick (24 July 2021). "In the shadow of giants: Living next to Dublin's high-rise developments". The Irish Times. Dublin. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
  2. ^ Comiskey, Justin (22 May 2018). "Infill development site in Dublin's south docklands for €2m". The Irish Times. Dublin. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
  3. ^ Morgan, Edel (24 November 2004). "Barrow Street booms as south docklands schemes take off". The Irish Times. Dublin. Retrieved 15 August 2021.