Welcome! Whether you are popping by for a cup of tea, trying a new class or joining us for a night of theatre we look forward to welcoming you to axis...
Getting here
How to find us
IMPORTANT UPDATE: As of December 2024 major renovation works taking place on the plaza outside Axis Ballymun continue. The plaza is currently blocked from use and a diversion is in place for access to Axis.
There is currently access to the building from the Civic Centre and from Shangan Road (opposite Macaris Chipper), please follow the railings along Ballymun Road and enter from the Civic Centre side.
You can now follow the path from Shangan to the Civic Centre via Axis and back.
Axis is located between the Ballymun Civic Centre (containing Dublin City Council, Innovate Dublin, the Health Care Centre and the Citizens Information Centre) and the Travelodge Hotel.
Axis is a glass and blue tile-fronted building. It is directly across the road from the closed SuperValu on Main Street. The building is set back from the Ballymun Road at the major junction of Ballymun Road, Balbutcher Lane and Shangan Road. The Ballymun Road runs north from Phibsborough/ Glasnevin towards the M50.
Parking
Daytime Parking
Ballymun has plenty of daytime parking options. On-street parking is available on Shangan Road, and metered parking available in the car park on Ballymun Road, beside SuperValu (opposite the Civic Centre) costing 60c per hour. This car park has five accessible parking spaces available and there are traffic lights at the pedestrian exit to take you across the road to Axis.
There are two accessible car parking spaces directly in front of the Ballymun Civic Centre on the Ballymun Road.
Evening Parking
The car park beside old SuperValu / opposite the Civic Centre is free to use after 7pm and costs 60c per hour before 7pm. This car park has five accessible parking spaces available and there are traffic lights at the pedestrian exit to take you across the road to Axis.
There are two accessible car parking spaces directly in front of the Ballymun Civic Centre on the Ballymun Road
Public Transport
Going Green?
At Axis we've been thinking a lot about our climate, how it's changing and how we can take the steps to be greener. If you want to visit us using public transport, by bike or by foot, it couldn't be easier.
axis is served by buses 4, 13, and the new route 155.
COMING TO AXIS
The bus stop for northbound routes from the city centre is bus stop number 94 and located outside the old Ballymun Shopping Centre (just after SuperValu on the left side of Ballymun’s main street). On exiting the bus cross the road at the lights, axis is located between the Civic Centre and the Travelodge Hotel.
LEAVING AXIS
The bus stop for all routes when leaving axis is bus stop number 112 and located directly outside our building. It has a real-time display screen to check how long until your desired bus arrives.
BY FOOT
Fancy a stroll? If you chose to visit us by foot, axis is conveniently located on the main street and is surrounded by footpaths and green spaces to make your walk more enjoyable. As of July 2024 the plaza is blocked off and a diversion for pedestrians is available on either side of the plaza: via the Civic Centre and Shangan Road.
BY BIKE
Why not cycle to us? We have bike racks located around our building for your convivence.
NEED OUR EIRCODE?
D09 Y9W0
Other information:
Bus routes 220 also stop nearby. For more bus route and timetable information please call Dublin bus on (01) 873 4222 or click here.