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.

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.

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What is Coolock Village?

Coolock Village is the historic village core of the wider Dublin 5 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)

Coolock Village Land Use Zoning Map Z1/Z3

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

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Planning applications and transport signals near Coolock Village, served through the engine-owned civic data API.

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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 Village's heritage.

Coolock Library

Your local resource for history, learning, and community events.

Archdiocese of Dublin

Parish listing — uses "Coolock Village, Dublin 5" as the institutional address.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coolock Village?

Coolock Village is the historic village core of the wider Dublin 5 area. It is centered on Main Street (R107) and is marked by official village signage at its entry points. The Irish name is Sráidbhaile na Cúlóige, as recorded in the Streetnames Database of Ireland (Sráidainm.ie).

Where exactly is Coolock Village located?

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.

Is Coolock Village officially recognized?

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).

Is Coolock Village part of a wider district?

Coolock Village is the historic village core within a wider district and townland. While it sits within the 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 uses the broader district label.

Why doesn't Coolock Village appear on all maps?

Many digital maps use the broader district label 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.

How can I help improve Coolock Village's visibility?

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".

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.

Google Maps

Subject: Add missing place label – "Coolock Village"

Please add the place label "Coolock Village" (Irish: Sráidbhaile na Cúlóige) at coordinates 53.38891, -6.19449.

One-street village core on Main Street (R107), Dublin 5, Ireland. The name is officially recorded in Ireland's Streetnames Database (Sráidainm.ie) and the area is zoned Z3 Neighbourhood Centre in the Dublin City Development Plan 2022–2028. The Archdiocese of Dublin uses "Coolock Village, Dublin 5" as the parish address.

Sources:
• Sráidainm.ie (Streetnames Database of Ireland): https://www.sraidainm.ie/en/1383667
• Dublin City Development Plan 2022–2028 (Z3 Neighbourhood Centre): https://www.dublincity.ie/planning-and-land-use/learn-about-councils-plans-city/dublin-city-development-plans/dublin-city-development-plan-2022-2028/development-plan-2022-4
• Archdiocese of Dublin parish listing (address: "Coolock Village, Dublin 5"): https://www.dublindiocese.ie/parish/coolock/

Apple Maps

Place name correction / addition:

Name: Coolock Village
Irish name: Sráidbhaile na Cúlóige
Coordinates: 53.38891, -6.19449
Description: One-street village core on Main Street (R107), Dublin 5, Ireland.

This village core is officially recorded in Ireland's Streetnames Database at https://www.sraidainm.ie/en/1383667 and is zoned Z3 Neighbourhood Centre in the Dublin City Development Plan 2022–2028. The Archdiocese of Dublin parish listing uses "Coolock Village, Dublin 5" as its address (https://www.dublindiocese.ie/parish/coolock/).

Sources:
• Sráidainm.ie (Streetnames Database of Ireland): https://www.sraidainm.ie/en/1383667
• Dublin City Development Plan 2022–2028 (Z3 Neighbourhood Centre): https://www.dublincity.ie/planning-and-land-use/learn-about-councils-plans-city/dublin-city-development-plans/dublin-city-development-plan-2022-2028/development-plan-2022-4
• Archdiocese of Dublin parish listing (address: "Coolock Village, Dublin 5"): https://www.dublindiocese.ie/parish/coolock/

OpenStreetMap

Changeset comment: Add "Coolock Village" (Sráidbhaile na Cúlóige) place node

Adding place=village node for "Coolock Village" at 53.38891, -6.19449.
One-street village core on Main Street (R107), Dublin 5, Ireland.

Official name verified via Sráidainm.ie: https://www.sraidainm.ie/en/1383667
Zoned Z3 Neighbourhood Centre: https://www.dublincity.ie/planning-and-land-use/learn-about-councils-plans-city/dublin-city-development-plans/dublin-city-development-plan-2022-2028/development-plan-2022-4

Bing / HERE / TomTom

Missing place label: "Coolock Village" (Irish: Sráidbhaile na Cúlóige)
Coordinates: 53.38891, -6.19449
One-street village core on Main Street (R107), Dublin 5, Ireland.

Sources:
• Sráidainm.ie (Streetnames Database of Ireland): https://www.sraidainm.ie/en/1383667
• Dublin City Development Plan 2022–2028 (Z3 Neighbourhood Centre): https://www.dublincity.ie/planning-and-land-use/learn-about-councils-plans-city/dublin-city-development-plans/dublin-city-development-plan-2022-2028/development-plan-2022-4
• Archdiocese of Dublin parish listing (address: "Coolock Village, Dublin 5"): https://www.dublindiocese.ie/parish/coolock/

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Update Your Address

Include "Coolock Village" in your postal address.

Your Name
123 Main Street
Coolock Village
Dublin 5, D05 XXXX

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Authoritative References

The following external sources independently document Coolock Village, its placename, or its planning context: