Skip to main content
The new name for DisabledGo

Search for accessible places to go

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Penneys - Dublin Swords

Main Street, Dublin, K67 D762

View Accessibility Symbols

Accessibility Symbols

For more information about what these symbols mean, view our Accessibility Symbols Guide.

Close this popup window.

Access Guide

Show Easy Read

Overview

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located the Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre .
    • The name of the car park is Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Entrance (Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the store.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 146cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 145cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Main Street)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the store.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 136cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open by revolving.
  • The width of the opening is 144cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Shop Floor

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available on this floor includes: chairs without armrests and benches.

Fitting Room with Adaptations

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located ahead then to the right from the Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre entrance.
    • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
    • The distance from the Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre entrance is 35m.
    • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
    • There is no signage for the fitting room.
    • There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
    • The width of the opening is 120cm.
    • There is no lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 230cm (width) x 204cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails available.
    • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a seat/stool available.
    • The seat/chair is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is an assistance bell at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.

Standard Fitting Room

  • The fitting room surveyed is located ahead then to the right from the Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre entrance.
  • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
  • The distance from the Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre entrance is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
  • There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.

Checkouts (Beauty, Men)

  • The checkout area is located at the left side of the store.
  • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
  • The venue has a payment counter and a designated accessible till point.
  • The designated accessible till point is located at the right end of the checkouts.
  • If you need to use a designated accessible till point, please go straight there and a colleague will come to assist you. You are not required to queue here.
  • The designated accessible till point has signage, a knee recess and a portable payment machine.
  • The queue width for the main checkouts is under 120cm and the width at each turn is at least 150cm.
  • The height of the payment counter is 93cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Checkouts (Kids, Home)

  • The checkout area is located at the right side of the store.
  • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
  • The venue has a payment counter and a designated accessible till point.
  • The designated accessible till point is located at the left end of the checkouts.
  • If you need to use a designated accessible till point, please go straight there and a colleague will come to assist you. You are not required to queue here.
  • The designated accessible till point has signage, a knee recess and a portable payment machine.
  • The queue width for the main checkouts is between 120cm and 150cm and the width at each turn is under 150cm.
  • The height of the payment counter is 93cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.