Phibsboro
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Location
Phibsboro, (Baile Phib, Phibsborough), is a suburb of Dublin City in the Republic of Ireland. It is located in the Dublin 7 postal district on the north side of town. The area is in very close proximity to the city centre, about two kilometres from the River Liffey which bisects the city. Phibsboro is bordered by Glasnevin, Cabra, and Drumcondra.
Development
In recent years, Phibsboro has experienced a renaissance and house prices in the area have increased substantially. Recently, the government announced the closure of historic Mountjoy Prison. Moreover, private developers have secured planning permission to upgrade the existing Phibsboro Shopping Centre through a €75 million refurbishment. The area retains much of its original Victorian architecture, including terraces of red-brick houses and majestic churches, such as St. Peter's Church, as well as number of traditional Irish pubs such as O'Mahony's and The Hut.
Amenities
The Royal Canal separates Phibsboro from Drumcondra, and the immediately adjacent neighbourhood of Glasnevin. There is a linear park along the canal, which is a popular walking area for locals and visitors. Dalymount Park, the home of League of Ireland soccer team Bohemians is in Phibsboro.
Croke Park, one of the largest stadiums in Europe, is approximately two kilometres away.
Phibsboro also contains one of the major teaching hospitals of Dublin, the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, as well as the Children's Hospital, Temple Street.
