Abbey Street

Abbey Street (Irish: Sráid na Mainistreach) is a major street, located on the Northside of Dublin city centre, running from the Customs House and Beresford Place in the east to Capel Street in the west, where it continues as Mary's Abbey. The street is served by two Luas light rail stops, one at Jervis Street and Abbey Street Luas stop near O'Connell Street. About 1 km in length, it is divided into Abbey Street Upper (west end), Abbey Street Middle and Abbey Street Lower (east end). Abbey Street Old is a laneway to the rear of the buildings on the south side of Abbey Street Lower.

Abbey Street
Native nameSráid na Mainistreach (Irish)
NamesakeSt. Mary's Abbey
Lengthca. 1 km
Widthvariable, 12–19 metres (39–62 ft)
Postal codeD01
Coordinates53°20′53″N 6°15′44″W
west endCapel Street
east endBeresford Place
Other
Known forAbbey Theatre, The Academy
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