Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include School of Applied Language & Intercultural Studies (SALIS) - Academic Offices.
- The School of Applied Language & Intercultural Studies (SALIS) academic offices are located in the Henry Grattan Building extension next to The Street entrance foyer, with stepped access from ground floor level and from the Henry Grattan building first floor level.
- The School Office is located in the Henry Grattan building on the first floor and is accessible by lift. There is stepped access between the academic offices block and the School Office.
- School of Applied Language & Intercultural Studies (SALIS) - School Office link (new tab) - click here.
- Henry Grattan Building link (new tab) - click here.
Getting Here (Glasnevin Campus)
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By Road
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- From the M50 take the R108 Ballymun Road exit (Junction 4). At the junction take the R108 Ballymun Road south. Continue 2km to the Collins Avenue/Ballymun Road crossroads.
For Dublin City University Glasnevin campus main entrance and car parks 1 and 2, turn left on to Collins Avenue. Dublin City University is located 700m to the right after the third set of traffic lights on Collins Avenue.
For Dublin City University Glasnevin campus residences and car parks 3 and 4, continue straight ahead on Ballymun Road for 500m to the traffic lights. DCU is located to the left.
From City Centre: - Follow the airport road towards the M1. Continue until you reach the junction at Whitehall. At this crossroads, turn left onto Collins Avenue. Continue along Collins Avenue until you pass St. Aidan’s CBS on your left-hand side. DCU is located just after the school. - There are two car parks off Collins Avenue: Car Park 1 multi-storey for staff, students, visitors and guests; and Car Park 2 surface car park for staff and student permit holders.
There are two car parks off Ballymun Road: Car Parks 3 and 4 for staff and student permit holders.
- From the M50 take the R108 Ballymun Road exit (Junction 4). At the junction take the R108 Ballymun Road south. Continue 2km to the Collins Avenue/Ballymun Road crossroads.
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By Bus
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- Buses 16, 31d, 42d, 44, 70d, 104, 220 and 220A stop on campus by The Helix (Stop # 7571). Buses 109a and 126 stop on Collins Ave (Stop # 135021). Buses 4, 9, 11, 13 stop on Ballymun Road (Stop # 37/4680).
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By Train
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- The nearest station Drumcondra is 3.3km away. There is level access to the ticket office and lifts to both platforms.
The nearest Dart station is Killester, 5.4km away. There is level access to the ticket office and ramps to the platforms.
- The nearest station Drumcondra is 3.3km away. There is level access to the ticket office and lifts to both platforms.
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Useful Links
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- For details of car parking, permits and payment at Glasnevin Campus please click the link.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For details of Dublin buses please click the link.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For the Irish Rail website please click the link.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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Useful Information (Glasnevin Campus)
- To see more information on Disability and Learning Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: +353 (1) 700 5925.
- Email: [email protected].
- Dublin City University offers a range of services and supports for all students with a disability, specific learning difficulty or long-term medical condition. This service is coordinated by the Disability and Learning Support Service.
- To see more information on Student Support and Development please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: +353 (1) 700 7165.
- Email: [email protected].
- Student Support and Development provides many of the student support services at Dublin City University.
This includes the Access Service, Autism Friendly Service, Careers Service, Counselling and Personal Development Service, Disability and Learning Support Service, Inter Faith Centre, Health Service, INTRA (internships), Student Learning and the Student Advice Centre. - To see more information on Student Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: +353 (1) 700 5736.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Students' Union please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: +353 (1) 700 5392.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Recruitment Office please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: +353 (1) 700 8510 / 6846/ 8145/ 7183.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff and students within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Car Park 2.
- The car park is located at the rear of the building.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is also a multi-storey car park, Car Park 1, for staff, students and visitors at the front of the campus off Collins Avenue.
- For more details of the Campus parking please refer to Parking - Glasnevin Campus guide.
Entrance (Ground Floor)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in The Street entrance foyer of the Henry Grattan Building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 148cm (4ft 10in).
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in).
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Comments
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- Access to the offices from this entrance is via a staircase.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
- The stairs are located to the left as you enter the ground floor SALIS entrance?.
- The stairs are approximately 10m from the Ground Floor entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is a landing.
- There is another similar staircase at the far end of the academic offices block.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the academic offices C1-103 to C1-121, C2-103 to C2-124.?.
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Comments
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- Other others are located on ground and first floors of the Henry Grattan Building and are accessible by lift.
Entrance (First Floor)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the Henry Grattan building first floor leading to the academic offices block.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 91cm (2ft 12in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located between the doors.
- There is / are 5 step(s) to access the entrance.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides going up.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- The School Office and some additional academic offices are located in the Henry Grattan main building on the ground and first floors. Please refer to the particular guides for more information.
- Lectures and seminars take place within the Henry Grattan Building.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor on the right of the corridor as you enter.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 3m from the First Floor entrance.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
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Comments
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- There is a female cubicle at the far end of the corridor on the first floor as shown in picture 3.