Holy Cross College

Holy Cross College, located on Clonliffe Road, Drumcondra, was founded in 1854 as the Catholic diocesan seminary for Dublin by Paul Cullen, Archbishop of Dublin.

Type: University
Description: College in Dublin
Also known as: “Clonliffe College” and “Holy Cross College & Diocesan Centre”
Address: Clonliffe Road, Dublin

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Croke Park and Tolka Park.

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 is the headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association. Croke Park is situated 530 metres south of Holy Cross College.

Tolka Park

Stadium

Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.

Tolka Park is an Irish association football ground located in the north Dublin suburb of Drumcondra, on the northern banks of the River Tolka. It is the home ground of League of Ireland club Shelbourne men's and women's senior sides with a capacity of 6,450. Tolka Park is situated 290 metres north of Holy Cross 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 450 metres southwest of Holy Cross College.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Drumcondra and Ballybough.

Drumcondra

Suburb

Photo: Darren J. Prior, CC BY 4.0.

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.