PHIBSBOROUGH ABOUT

* AN AREA ON THE RISE

In recent decades, Phisborough has been a growing area of the Northside of , with its characteristic red brick decks full of charm and amenities, from Dalymount Park to Mater Hospital.

The last few years have seen a new focus on community life in the neighbourhood, with many students coming to live here and new unique bars, barbershops, and eco-friendly shops openings.

2 TRANSPORT

It is also an area with the new service (), the city campus of TU (Irish University of Technology), and a planned Metrolink station across the canal, only increases the attractiveness of the area.

By walk Bike Dublin Bikes 21 minutes to the city centre. Any of the bus routes such as 4, 9, 38A, 38B, 46A, 83, 83A, In Phisborough road you can find The Dublin bikes stop, very useful Luas 120, 122 and140 will also to move around the city! The tram will get you into get you into the city in 10-15 town in just eight minutes. minutes.

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This beautiful old area just minutes from the city centre, is rich in history. Eamon de Valera and James Joyce lived here!

4 HISTORY

Phisborough started to be popular in the 19th century when the railway and canal terminal at Broadstone gave life to what was then a suburb of the city. The impressive Church of St. Peter built in 1862, and shortly after that, several of the most iconic Victorian pubs in the area followed.

5 EAT & DRINK

A neighborhood full of life with restaurants and pubs.

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FOR LUNCH Enjoy an excellent coffee, lunch and brunch on North Two boys brew 375N North circular Street Circular Street, right next to the intersection. It is a popular place on the weekends, be prepared for a long queue.

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FOR DRINK Take a drink in the famous and renovated pub Doyle’s corner Doyle’s Corner 160/161 North circular street where you will find a youthful atmosphere, a modern décor, and lovely craft beers.

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THE HIDDEN GEM As a final secret, we recommend The back page pub the Back Page Pub. A massive Pub 199 Phisborough Road with an incredible terrace, good beer, a ping pong table among other games, and an excellent pizza and vegan food.

9 AMENITIES

Where to go shopping? The closest shopping area is in the ‘ Phisborough shopping centre’ where you have a Tesco supermarket, take-away shops, pharmacies, hairdressers, and internet café.

If you want to do more substantial shopping, you could go to Parnell Sreet, O’ Street, or Henry Street in the city centre. Only about a 25-minute walk, you will find cheaper supermarkets such as LIDL and ALDI, as well as other facilities of the centre such as the ‘Cineworld’ cinema, museums or the typical Irish pub like Murphy’s.

Where to exercise? We recommend the ‘Better Body Gym & Fitness Studio’ one of the best gyms in the area with excellent equipment. You will also find the ‘Urban Yoga Dublin’ or the ‘Phisborough boxing club’.

10 LEISURE

Many students coming to live here and new unique bars, barbershops, and eco-friendly shops openings.

Dalymount Park Blessington Street Royal Canal Basin

It is the home of A little-explored park, The Royal Canal Way Bohemian F.C. though the reality is a 144-kilometre Affectionately known as involves mostly some (89-mile) long- Dalyer by fans. exotic plants and a distance trail. Passes narrow path around the along the northern waters. boundary, separating from Glasnevin. 11 ABOUT

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We want to make settling in Ireland easy for you. Here you have the most frequent questions that our Nesters have.

How’s the weather? Social Security in Ireland

Dublin has a maritime climate with Your Social Security number in Ireland mild winters and cool summers, is the “PPS number”. It is a unique without extreme temperatures. The number and you just need to apply maximum average temperature in once at the Social Security office. This January is 8.8º, while the maximum reference number will give you access average temperature in July is 20.2º. to welfare benefits and public services. The sunniest months are May and The PPS consists of 7 numbers June, while the wettest month is followed by one or two letters. In the October with 76mm of rain, and past, the PPS number was known as the driest month is February with the “RSI number.” If your number is 46mm. Rainfall is evenly distributed very old and has a W at the end, you throughout the year. may need a new PPS. Come to the Social Security office to find out. Source: Wikipedia Source: Mevoyairlanda.com

How does garbage collection work?

The garbage collection service is private. You have 2 options: buy some stickers in the post office that stick to the bag or rent a container annually, where you pay by weight.

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How to open a bank account?

If you have been living in Ireland for a while, you have probably experienced paying commissions to the bank back home every time you withdraw cash, to avoid this, your best option is to open an account with an Irish bank.

The steps to follow to open an account at an Irish bank:

1. Get your PPS Number, a code assigned to each individual, and that in Ireland is necessary to process almost any paperwork. It is the equivalent of a Social Security number in Ireland.

2. You must provide two photo identifications: ID card, passport, and driver’s license.

3. Provide proof of your residence in Ireland. It is essential to bring the latest electricity or gas bills that are in your name.

If you do not have bills in your name, your landlord can write you a letter stating your residence address. If you already have your PPS number, the letter they sent you with the number would serve as one proof of residency. Any legal document reflecting your address would serve as proof of residence, such as a letter from the Embassy in your name.

When applying for an account, each bank has different rules and may have different requirements.

Types of bank accounts in Ireland

SAVING ACCOUNT. In most banks, it is free to open one, and you will get a card with which you can withdraw cash at ATMs of the same network. With it, you will not be able to pay in any store, you will not have a “savings book,” nor will you be able to direct debit receipts.

CURRENT ACCOUNT (Checking account). It is necessary to pay an annual fee, which will always depend on the services you use, such as debit cards and the direct debits you associate with this account.

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