Marino Neighbourhood Guide
Dublin
About Marino
Marino is an established north Dublin suburb in the D09 area, positioned between Drumcondra, Fairview, Donnycarney, Beaumont and Whitehall. It is largely residential, with attractive red-brick housing, mature streets and a settled, community-minded character, while Griffith Avenue provides a prominent local spine. Residents have convenient access to schools at primary and secondary level, including St Vincent’s CBS and Ardscoil Rís in the wider Marino area, with Dublin City University also nearby. Commuters can use frequent Dublin Bus services on routes such as Griffith Avenue and the Malahide Road, while Drumcondra railway station and the M50 are readily accessible by short journey. Everyday shopping is available around Marino and neighbouring Drumcondra, with larger retail provision at nearby Omni Park and Clarehall. Local social life includes pubs, cafés and restaurants in Drumcondra, Fairview and along the Malahide Road, while the city centre is straightforward to reach. Grace Park and nearby sports facilities provide green space and recreation, and Grace Park Hall supports local events and community activities. Marino also benefits from its proximity to the Casino at Marino, a distinctive historic landmark, and from the amenities and clubs serving the wider northside community.
Property Market in Marino
Based on 42 properties for sale in Marino
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What’s in Marino
Schools
Well-known Catholic secondary school located on Griffith Avenue in Marino.
Established secondary school serving boys in the Marino and north Dublin area.
Longstanding Catholic boys’ school accessible from Marino and neighbouring Fairview.
Teacher-education and humanities campus beside Griffith Avenue and Dublin City University.
Visit website ↗Large university campus nearby, offering extensive academic, sporting and cultural facilities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Frequent city bus services connect Marino with the city centre and northside suburbs.
Major northside corridor offering services towards the city, Beaumont and north Dublin.
Nearby suburban rail station serving northern routes and Dublin city connections.
Central Dublin is a short journey away by bus, bicycle or car.
Northern access to Dublin’s orbital motorway is available via nearby approach roads.
Amenities
Local venue hosting community activities, meetings, classes and neighbourhood events.
Recognisable Marino neighbourhood with nearby green spaces and local residential amenities.
Visit website ↗Local road with convenient access to everyday services and surrounding residential streets.
Visit website ↗Remarkable eighteenth-century historic building and one of Dublin’s distinctive landmarks.
Large nearby green space used for walking, informal recreation and sports.
Visit website ↗Nearby shopping centre with supermarkets, retail stores, cafés and cinema facilities.
Popular coastal-side city park with open lawns, paths and recreational space.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Important local institution with teacher training, education programmes and community links.
Visit website ↗Established north Dublin rugby club accessible from Marino and surrounding suburbs.
Active nearby commercial area providing independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants.
Local community organisation representing neighbourhood interests and resident engagement.
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