Dorset College

Dorset College is a private college, located in Dublin city centre. Founded in 1983, it provides training in Computing, Business, English Language, University Foundation Programmes and Healthcare.

Type: College
Description: Private third-level education provider in Dublin, Ireland
Address: 66 Dorset Street Lower
Wheelchair access: limited

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Croke Park and Drumcondra railway station.

Croke Park

Stadium

Photo: Hetch, Public domain.

Croke Park is a Gaelic games stadium in Dublin, Ireland. Named after Archbishop Thomas Croke, it is referred to as Croker by GAA fans and locals. It serves as both the principal national stadium of Ireland and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association. Croke Park is situated 640 metres east of Dorset College.

Drumcondra railway station

Railway station

Photo: Karsini, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Drumcondra is a railway station on the Dublin Connolly to Longford and Grand Canal Dock to Newbridge commuter services. Almost all Sligo and Longford to Dublin services stop at Drumcondra. Drumcondra railway station is situated 270 metres northeast of Dorset College.

Mountjoy Prison

Prison

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Mountjoy Prison, founded as Mountjoy Gaol and nicknamed The Joy, is a medium security men's prison located in Phibsborough in the centre of Dublin, Ireland. The current prison Governor is Ray Murtagh. Mountjoy Prison is situated 500 metres west of Dorset College.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Phibsborough and Drumcondra.

Phibsborough

Suburb

Photo: RustyTheDog, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Phibsborough, also spelled Phibsboro, is a mixed commercial and residential neighbourhood on the Northside of Dublin, Ireland. The Bradogue River crosses the area in a culvert, and the Royal Canal passes through its northern reaches, notably at Cross Guns Bridge.

Drumcondra

Suburb

Photo: JP, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Drumcondra is a residential area and inner suburb on the Northside of Dublin, Ireland. It is administered by Dublin City Council. The River Tolka and the Royal Canal flow through the area.