Capel Street is one of Dublin’s most historically significant streets: it's a pedestrian, predominantly commercial street laid out in the 17th century by Humphrey Jervis.

Capel Street takes its name from the nearby chapel of St Mary's Abbey (from the Latin Capella – Chapel) although Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (1672–1677) may have also later influenced the naming convention.

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February 8, 2024

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Dublin City Council (DCC) has developed a proposal to increase pedestrian space on Capel Street

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1. St Stephen's Green – Christ Church Cathedral loop from Grand Canal Dock

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2. Trinity College Dublin – Christ Church Cathedral loop from Dublin

16.2km

04:12

100m

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3. The Temple Bar Pub – Temple Bar Square loop from Dublin Heuston

10.5km

02:42

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 10 m

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Tuesday 17 March

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21 %

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Location: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

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Capel Street (Pedestrian Zone)

1. St Stephen's Green – Christ Church Cathedral loop from Grand Canal Dock

2. Trinity College Dublin – Christ Church Cathedral loop from Dublin

3. The Temple Bar Pub – Temple Bar Square loop from Dublin Heuston

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