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Chapel

Dublin City University, St. Patrick's Campus, Drumcondra, Dublin, Dublin 9

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Access Guide

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Introduction

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The campus is accessed off the N1 / Drumcondra Road.
      If you are coming from the North, the campus will be on your right, approximately 650m after the R102 junction.
      If you are coming from the South, the campus will be on your left, approximately 500m after the Drumcondra rail station.
    • There are car parks located around the campus. Most of these are for staff permit holders only.
      There is pay and display visitor parking between the Dublin Education Centre and the Student Residences.
  • By Bus View
    • There are several bus stops for the College along Drumcondra Road.
      These serve routes 1, 11, 13, 16, 16C, 33, 33-N, 41, 41-A 41B, 41C, 44, 180, 740, 900, 901, 904, 910 and 980.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest station is the Drumcondra Railway station which is located 900m away.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park 4 - Staff Only)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the building.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are A Block and the Chapel.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 456cm (8ft 2in x 14ft 12in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by staff.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the road.
    • This car park is not clearly signposted from the A Block entrance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the A Block entrance.
  • Comments View
    • Photograph 5 shows the ramp leading from the car park to the entrance.

Outside Access (Chapel Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the A Block main entrance.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 164cm (5ft 5in).
  • Second Set of Doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 136cm (4ft 6in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located off the car park leading to the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located to the right as you face the entrance.
    • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do not have handrails.
  • Comments View
    • There are two sets of similar doors that lead into the back of the Chapel.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located off car park 4.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The width of the door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does have handrails.
    • The handrails are on the right going up the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp is 92cm (3ft).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
    • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The handrails are on the left going up the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • Photographs 6 and 7 show the alternate ramp with leads into the building from the far end of the car park, the ramp has a slight gradient and handrails on both sides.
    • Photographs 8 and 9 show the steps which lead along the side of the building, beyond the second ramp. These can be bypassed by using the second ramp.

Entrance (A Block Chapel Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located down the corridor to the right on entering A Block.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 136cm (4ft 6in).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the entrance.
    • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides going up.
  • Comments View
    • The steps can be overcome via the external Chapel entrance and the use of the ramp.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building.
    • There is/are 2 unmarked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the side chapels.
    • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • There are several side chapels, an example of one can be seen in photograph 5.
    • There is/are 5 unmarked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the altar.
    • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • There are only 4 steps to access the area around the altar. The altar step and the area in front of the altar is carpeted.
    • There is/are 8 unmarked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the organ.
    • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
    • There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
    • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
    • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • This building does play background music.
    • Music is played during services.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Accessible Toilet

  • There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • The nearest standard toilet is located in B Block.