Northside Shopping Centre is a long-established neighbourhood mall on Oscar Traynor Road in Coolock, Dublin 17. Locals use it for weekly grocery runs, quick errands and familiar high-street brands, all under one glass roof.
Inside, a glass roof lets daylight into the main concourse, which keeps the space bright even on grey Dublin afternoons. The centre is built around practical shopping. Supermarkets anchor the mix, and well-known chain stores, fast-food counters and local services such as pharmacies, phone repair and banking-style outlets fill the rest. The atmosphere is local rather than touristy, with families, pensioners and school-run parents moving between shops. Its 3.9 rating reflects that character: reliable and convenient, though not a destination for luxury retail. Store line-ups change over time, so check the centre’s directory before you go if you need a specific shop.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Weekday mornings are the quietest time to visit. Saturdays, late afternoons and the weeks before Christmas draw the biggest crowds and the busiest car park. Free on-site parking makes driving the easiest option. Several Dublin Bus routes stop along Oscar Traynor Road and the Malahide Road corridor, and you can confirm current routes on the Transport for Ireland journey planner. Opening hours vary between the supermarkets and the smaller units, with Sunday hours usually shorter, so confirm times in advance. The centre makes a convenient stop if you are visiting nearby Artane, Santry or Beaumont Hospital, which is a short drive away.
