Clontarf is lovely and is quite an upmarket suburb, should be perfectly safe. However, no matter where you are staying or visiting you should always remember your street smarts and use common sense with regard to your safety as I’m sure you will. Have a lovely time.
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Is Clontarf a nice place to live?
Clontarf is an attractive seaside village, with a long history and a unique geography thanks to the Bull Island nature reserve. It’s got cafes, schools, and sports clubs. It’s on the Dart. And it’s about as close to the city centre as you can feasibly get while also having a nice beach.
Is Clontarf north or south Dublin?
Clontarf is on the northern side of Dublin city, northeast of the city centre, along the coast. It is bounded to the west and south by Fairview Park and the suburb of Marino, to the north by the suburbs of Killester, Artane and Coolock and to the northeast by Saint Anne’s Park and the suburb of Raheny.
Is sandyford safe?
Basically, it’s a safe if unremarkable location. You really don’t want to be going to Sandyford. The only reason I go there is to visit some of the warehouse type DIY outlets or large furniture shops. It is effectively an industrial estate.
Is Smithfield Dublin safe?
Re: Is Smithfield a good place to stay? It is an absolutely fine area and a good base IMO. Smithfield had a reputation for being rough a few years ago, but I wouldn’t call it anywhere near ‘notorious’.
Is Clontarf posh?
The affluent seaside homeland of Brian O’Driscoll, (Cluain Tarbh means “meadow of the bull”) is today one of the most desirable places to live in Dublin, north or south.Picturesque Clontarf is a much sought-after area for buyers.
How is Clontarf area?
It’s not hard to see why Clontarf is so popular. It has a nice seaside promenade – yet is ten minutes’ drive from the city centre. Arguably the best urban cycle path in Ireland extends along the seafront most of the way to Howth – and the 2k gap in that route is about to be filled at a cost of €5m.
Why is Clontarf called Clontarf?
Clontarf is named after the site of the Battle of Clontarf, later a fashionable watering-place near Dublin. It is located on the north-eastern side of Middle Harbour with a long, sheltered, west-facing beach.
How big is Clontarf?
Historical drawing of a Viking ship Clontarf or Cluain Tarbh was of considerable importance to Celtic Ireland because of its fertile plains close to sea level that ever so slightly sloped upwards to higher-level meadows, and meadows in the Celtic period – if cleared of woodland – were frequently as large as 500 acres.
Is Clontarf in Fingal?
Early Anglo-Norman grants
At that time, Meath extended to most of the current county of Fingal (including as far as Clontarf, Santry and the barony of Castleknock), County Westmeath and part of County Kildare.
What is the roughest part of Dublin?
The most dangerous areas in Dublin (based on 2019/2020 statistics)
- Dublin City. Where the most people congregate is always going to be a potential crime hotspot.
- Pearse Street.
- Tallaght.
- Blanchardstown.
Is Coolock rough?
Like other Dublin areas, some of which have been covered previously in this column, such as Finglas and Clondalkin, Coolock has been branded as dangerous in the past. And there are troubled parts to it. Darndale most notably has a reputation that precedes it.
Is Tallaght safe?
Tallaght is situated at the foot hills of the Dublin mountains and is a good base to begin travel to other parts of the country including Cork and Wexford is also quite handy for the ferry terminal. Crime in Tallaght is certainly no worse than any other large centre of population and is well policed.
Is Blanchardstown safe?
Blanchardstown has endured some bad press in recent years thanks to organised crime activity (Dublin west, which includes Blanchardstown, recorded the third highest crime rate in the country last year, with 539 offences per 10,000 population).
Is Finglas rough?
According to official statistics, Dublin West – which covers suburbs including Blanchardstown and Finglas – had the city’s third-highest crime rate in 2018 (although it was significantly lower than crime in inner city areas, at 539 offences per 10,000 population).
Is Glasnevin safe?
Glasnevin is a hidden gem and the best of both worlds – you can escape from the bustle into the peaceful Glasnevin parks, while also being close to the city when you want a bit more noise! It’s a quiet, safe place to live with a homeliness like no other I know in Dublin.
What does Clontarf mean?
meadow of the bull
The name Clontarf comes from Clontarf (Irish: Cluain Tarbh, meaning “meadow of the bull”), a wealthy suburb in the north-east of Dublin, Ireland, reflecting the origins of the founder of the Christian Brothers, Edmund Ignatius Rice, as well as many of the early Christian brothers.
Which is better north or south Dublin?
Yes – the South CITY area is nicer, as is much of South County Dublin, but there are some nice ares in North County Dublin. The North side of the City Centre is undergoing huge development/renovation at the moment so might no be the best place to stay.
Is palmerstown a nice area?
Palmerstown is an attractive old village above the river, with a settled community and plenty of amenities for families – from sports clubs to a range of community organisations. It’s got great transport links thanks to its location on the N4, although the main road does cut through the neighbourhood.
When was Clontarf built?
| Clontarf Castle | |
|---|---|
| Construction started | 1837 (current structure) |
| Completed | 2002? (latest modifications) |
| Website | |
| http://www.clontarfcastle.ie |
How do you say Clontarf?
- Phonetic spelling of Clontarf. clon-tar-f. Clon-tarf.
- Meanings for Clontarf. A suburb of province Leinster in Ireland and a tourist place.
- Examples of in a sentence. Clontarf Energy’s ‘time has come’ as it advances Ghana and Bolivia projects.
