--- title: "About Coolock Village — History, Location & Community | Dublin 5" description: "Coolock Village is the signposted village core of Coolock along Main Street (R107). Learn about its location, history, and how to help improve map accuracy." canonical_url: "https://coolockvillage.ie/about/" template: "raw-page" schema_type: "AboutPage" --- Skip to main content Coolock Village Regeneration Project This website requires JavaScript to function. Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Contact us via email - - - - - Coolock Village - Home - About the Village - Active Projects Traffic & Parking Updates on the new village traffic layout. EV Charging Public charging infrastructure rollout. Grants & Funding Community grants and allocated funding. - Village Directory - Take Action Report an Issue See a problem? Let us know. Reports & Ideas Browse reports and community ideas. Council Services Access direct Dublin City Council services. Volunteer Give back to the community. 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Open311 API Civic API interoperability. Privacy & Terms Your data rights. Sráidbhaile na Cúlóige , as recorded in the Streetnames Database of Ireland (Sráidainm.ie) ."]}],[0,{"question":[0,"Where exactly is Coolock Village located?"],"answer":[0,"Coolock Village is located at coordinates 53.38891°N, 6.19449°W. The village core runs along Main Street (R107) between the southern village welcome sign and the Main Street/Parnell's GAA access junction. It falls within the Dublin City Council North Central Area."],"answerHtml":[0,"Coolock Village is located at coordinates 53.38891°N, 6.19449°W . The village core runs along Main Street (R107) between the southern village welcome sign and the Main Street/Parnell's GAA access junction. It falls within the Dublin City Council North Central Area."]}],[0,{"question":[0,"Is Coolock Village officially recognized?"],"answer":[0,"Yes. 'Coolock Village' (Sráidbhaile na Cúlóige) is recorded in the Streetnames Database of Ireland (Sráidainm.ie). The village core is zoned Z3 Neighbourhood Centre under the Dublin City Development Plan 2022–2028. St Brendan's Parish Centre on Main Street is recorded in the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH 50130228)."],"answerHtml":[0,"Yes. \"Coolock Village\" ( Sráidbhaile na Cúlóige ) is recorded in the Streetnames Database of Ireland (Sráidainm.ie) . The village core is zoned Z3 Neighbourhood Centre under the Dublin City Development Plan 2022–2028 . St Brendan's Parish Centre on Main Street is recorded in the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH 50130228) ."]}],[0,{"question":[0,"Is Coolock Village part of Coolock?"],"answer":[0,"Coolock Village is the historic core of the wider Coolock area. While it sits within the Coolock townland and the Artane–Whitehall local electoral area, it is a distinct, signposted place with its own identity. Unfortunately, its unique character is often lost in modern map data that labels the entire region simply as 'Coolock'."],"answerHtml":[0,"Coolock Village is the historic core of the wider Coolock area. While it sits within the Coolock townland and the Artane–Whitehall local electoral area, it is a distinct, signposted place with its own identity. Unfortunately, its unique character is often lost in modern map data that labels the entire region simply as \"Coolock\"."]}],[0,{"question":[0,"Why doesn't Coolock Village appear on all maps?"],"answer":[0,"Many digital maps label only 'Coolock' without distinguishing the village core. This is a data accuracy issue — the placename 'Coolock Village' is officially recorded in Sráidainm.ie and the village is zoned as a distinct Neighbourhood Centre in the Dublin City Development Plan. You can help correct this by submitting feedback to map providers using the templates below."],"answerHtml":[0,"Many digital maps label only \"Coolock\" without distinguishing the village core. This is a data accuracy issue — the placename \"Coolock Village\" is officially recorded in Sráidainm.ie and the village is zoned as a distinct Neighbourhood Centre in the Dublin City Development Plan . You can help correct this by submitting feedback to map providers using the templates below ."]}],[0,{"question":[0,"How can I help improve Coolock Village's visibility?"],"answer":[0,"You can submit map correction requests to providers like Google Maps, Apple Maps, and OpenStreetMap using our ready-made templates. You can also update your postal address to include 'Coolock Village' and encourage local businesses to do the same. The Archdiocese of Dublin already lists the parish address as 'Coolock Village, Dublin 5'."],"answerHtml":[0,"You can submit map correction requests to providers like Google Maps, Apple Maps, and OpenStreetMap using our ready-made templates . You can also update your postal address to include \"Coolock Village\" and encourage local businesses to do the same. The Archdiocese of Dublin already lists the parish address as \"Coolock Village, Dublin 5\"."]}]]],"zoningMapUrl":[0,"/_astro/coolock-zoning-map.BT-AIk09.webp"],"zoningKeyUrl":[0,"/_astro/zoning-key.aN1YLg6o.webp"]}" ssr="" client="load" opts="{"name":"AboutPage","value":true}" await-children=""> # About Coolock Village The historic main street at the heart of Dublin 5 — a signposted village core on Main Street (R107) with verifiable official recognition. On this page - About Coolock Village - Planning & Development - Civic Data Dashboard - Historic & Civic Records - Frequently Asked Questions - Map Change Request - Authoritative References - About Coolock Village - Planning & Development - Civic Data Dashboard - Historic & Civic Records - Frequently Asked Questions - Map Change Request - Authoritative References ## About Coolock Village The historic main street at the heart of Dublin 5 — a signposted village core on Main Street (R107) with verifiable official recognition. Help improve the map Update your address ### What is Coolock Village? Coolock Village is the historic village core of the wider Coolock area, centered on Main Street (R107). It is marked by official village signage, recognized by government agencies, and serves as the traditional center of the community. ### Where is Coolock Village? - Coordinates: 53.388649 °N, 6.201546 °W - Address: Main Street, Dublin 5 - Official: Sráidainm.ie --- ## Planning & Development Coolock Village's development is governed by the Dublin City Development Plan 2022–2028 . The village core is designated as a Z3 – Neighbourhood Centres , which aims "To provide for and improve neighbourhood facilities and services." ### Zoning Context (Mapset B) - Mapset B (Zoning Maps) Ref: Coolock Village Z1/Z3 zones - Z3 Neighbourhood Centre (Red hatch): The commercial village core along Main Street. - Z1 Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods (Yellow): Residential area supporting sustainable communities with local services and amenities. - Z12 Institutional Land (Green): Former institutional lands adjacent to Chanel College . - Z15 Community & Social Infrastructure (Blue): Chanel College grounds. ### Key Development Objectives The map highlights the strategic zoning of Coolock Village as a vital service hub. The Z3 objective prioritizes local convenience and neighbourhood facilities. The Z1 designation supports sustainable residential development. - CCUV1 – Support the role of village centres as hubs - CCUV2 – Promote active street frontage and a mix of uses - CCUV5 – Protect and enhance the vitality and viability of existing centres - Read Chapter 7 (CCUV1–CCUV10) ### Record of Monuments & Places (RMP) Coolock Village contains recorded archaeological monuments — RMP DU015-076 , an Early Christian Ecclesiastical Enclosure associated with St. Brendan of Clonfert . Archaeological excavations have uncovered the oval enclosure boundary, a stone cross, early medieval artefacts, and evidence of a holy well near St. John the Evangelist Church at Brookville. A second record, RMP DU015-084 , notes a chapel in Coolock village c. 1710 on the site of St. Brendan's Church. Historic Environment Viewer | RMP Records & Legislation | NIAH 50130228 NIAH 50130229 ### Additional Planning Resources View or Search Planning Applications | Planning Applications Map | DCC Annual Spending Reports --- ## Civic Data Dashboard Loading civic data… --- ## Historic & Civic Records #### Sráidainm.ie The Streetnames Database of Ireland. Official record for "Coolock Village" (Sráidbhaile na Cúlóige). #### National Archives Census Searchable records from the 1901 and 1911 census, offering a window into the village's past demographic. #### National Library of Ireland Catalogue of books, maps, manuscripts, and photographs relating to Coolock's heritage. #### Coolock Library Your local resource for history, learning, and community events. #### Archdiocese of Dublin Coolock parish listing — uses "Coolock Village, Dublin 5" as the institutional address. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-semibold" data-radix-collection-item="">What is Coolock Village? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-semibold" data-radix-collection-item="">Where exactly is Coolock Village located? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-semibold" data-radix-collection-item="">Is Coolock Village officially recognized? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-semibold" data-radix-collection-item="">Is Coolock Village part of Coolock? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-semibold" data-radix-collection-item="">Why doesn't Coolock Village appear on all maps? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-semibold" data-radix-collection-item="">How can I help improve Coolock Village's visibility? --- ## Map Change Request Requested label: Coolock Village Irish name: Sráidbhaile na Cúlóige ( Sráidainm.ie ) Coordinates: 53.38891°N, 6.19449°W Scope: One-street village core on Main Street (R107), Dublin 5, Ireland Copy one of the templates below and paste it into the appropriate map provider's feedback form. ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-semibold text-sm" data-radix-collection-item="">Google Maps ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-semibold text-sm" data-radix-collection-item="">Apple Maps ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-semibold text-sm" data-radix-collection-item="">OpenStreetMap ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-semibold text-sm" data-radix-collection-item="">Bing / HERE / TomTom All map provider feedback links: Google Maps Apple Maps OpenStreetMap Bing Maps TomTom Waze HERE WeGo GeoDirectory (Eircode) ### Update Your Address Include "Coolock Village" in your postal address. Your Name 123 Main Street Coolock Village Dublin 5, D05 XXXX Update name plates and business listings too. --- ## Authoritative References The following external sources independently document Coolock Village, its placename, or its planning context: - Sráidainm.ie — Coolock Village (Sráidbhaile na Cúlóige) - Dublin City Development Plan 2022–2028 - DCC Volume 3 — Zoning Maps (Mapset B) - NIAH 50130228 — St Brendan's Parish Centre, Main Street, Coolock - Archdiocese of Dublin — Coolock Parish