Francis Street (Sráid Francis)

Francis Street is located in the heart of Dublin 8 and is only a short walk to Dame Street, Trinity College, Grafton Street and LUAS. This area is full of character and is bustling with antique shops, vintage clothes shops and designer coffee houses.

Francis Street (Sráid Francis)

Francis Street © Conor McCabe Photography-133

Francis Street © Conor McCabe Photography-134

Francis Street © Conor McCabe Photography-135

Francis Street © Conor McCabe Photography-138

Francis Street © Conor McCabe Photography-140

Francis Street © Conor McCabe Photography-141

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Francis Street was a significant part of medieval Dublin in 1200, it was known as Great Street, the King’s highway in 1325, St Francis‘s Street in 1337, St. Francis Street in 1363 and 1446, St Fraunces Street in 1575, and St Francis Street in 1610!

Now overflowing with markets, cafés, nightlife, educational centres and history, there’s lots to appreciate about the area. Francis street is a glimpse into the old heart of Dublin.