Community Facilities at DCU
At DCU, our door is open. The University is a resource for the community’s use, and every day hundreds of people from our neighbourhoods avail of our facilities.
There’s much more to DCU campuses than you might think - whether you are looking for a nice cup of coffee, doing the shopping, booking tickets to a show or simply looking for a nice place to walk the dog. Below you will find details of the many facilities available to the general public at DCU.
Glasnevin Campus
Pharmacy
PharmHealth is a full-service pharmacy that welcomes local residents and visitors to DCU. The pharmacy is located at the top of the Mall on the Glasnevin campus, just opposite the Inter Faith Centre. Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm.
The Helix
The Helix is one of Ireland's biggest and best venues. It hosts everything from plays and musicals, to bands and celebrity interviews. See www.helix.ie for the current programme.
The Helix cafe on the ground floor is open throughout the day and is a popular meeting place for people from the neighbourhood.
Restaurant
DCU's biggest restaurant offers a wide range of food choices including full meals, healthy options, noodle bar, sandwiches, and treats. There's also a barista coffee outlet here.
Londis
This busy outlet has lots of takeaway options including sandwich counter, burritos and fresh pizza. Early to late opening incl. Weekends. Stock up on food essentials, as well as treats, baked goods and hot drinks. The shop has a large chilled food section. Early to late opening incl. Weekends. There is more information about Londis here.
Nubar
A lively restaurant, bar and venue with daily food specials. Early morning coffee deals are on offer every Monday to Friday. There is more information about Nubar here.
Campus Store
The DCU Campus Store is the go-to place for official DCU merchandise. The range includes O'Neill's branded sports clothing, and a wide range of DCU t-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies. A variety of branded stationery and gifts are also in stock. Check out the range at the DCU Campus Shop online outlet.
Walks
The Glasnevin campus is popular with walkers, runners and strollers alike. The campus also provides a handy throughway from Collins Avenue to Albert College Park. The campus is particularly popular with dog walkers and our canine friends even featured in a photographic exhibition ‘Dogs of DCU’.
St Patrick's Campus
Coffee Dock, Cregan Library
Located beside the library entrance, this outlet offers a range of hot and cold food and beverages. The relaxed seating area here makes it a nice spot to meet with friends.
Restaurant
Our restaurant on the St Patrick’s campus offers a wide range of food choices including full meals, healthy options, noodle bar, sandwiches, and treats.
Campus Store
The DCU Campus Store is the go-to place for official DCU merchandise. The range includes O'Neill's branded sports clothing, and a wide range of DCU t-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies. A variety of branded stationery and gifts are also in stock. Check out the range at the DCU Campus Shop online outlet.
Londis
This small but busy outlet offers hot and cold drinks, snacks and grocery essentials.
All Hallows Campus
Our All Hallows Campus is a hidden gem in north Dublin. With mature trees and expansive lawn areas, the campus is a popular place for families to visit, including children from the adjoining primary schools. It has played host to the Wild Neighbourhood family festival and also stages the post-run celebrations for participants in the annual Griffith Mile.
Meanwhile, the campus is worth investigating for its historic buildings. All Hallows Chapel is noted for its beautiful rose window. Meanwhile, the All Hallows Heritage Exhibition tells the long story of this place, dating back to medieval times, and is open to the public.