Parking Clontarf, Dublin

Street parking rates and pay-and-display in Clontarf

Parking in Clontarf usually means choosing between Dublin City Council street bays and the car park at Clontarf Road DART Station. Street parking in the Orange Zone costs €1.20 per hour during the signed operating period, which is often Monday to Saturday from 07:00 to 19:00.

Check the sign beside the bay before leaving your car, as operating hours and restrictions can vary. Pay at the meter or use an available mobile payment option, and make sure your vehicle registration and payment period are correct.

Free and time-limited parking in Clontarf

Street parking may be free outside the hours shown on the local sign, but this does not make every space unrestricted. Yellow lines, clearways, bus lanes, disabled bays, residential controls and other restrictions still apply.

Do not assume that Sunday or a public holiday removes every restriction. Read the sign at the exact space, particularly on Clontarf Road and near busier shopping and transport areas. Residential side streets may have more spaces, but avoid blocking entrances, footpaths or residents' access.

Clontarf Road DART Station car park

The car park at Clontarf Road DART Station has 117 spaces and is listed as operating 24 hours. It is separate from the on-street bays and is often more suitable for a full day or rail commute.

Availability can be tight at commuter times, so arrive early if you need to catch a train. Follow the signs at the entrance and use the station's payment instructions before walking away from the vehicle.

Overnight and long-stay parking in Clontarf

A one-day session bought through the station's online parking service is valid for 24 hours from the time of purchase. For example, a session bought at 16:00 runs until 15:59 the following day. Check the car park signs for any separate overnight conditions rather than assuming that a daily rate permits an indefinite stay.

Mobypark currently has no bookable spaces in Clontarf, but drivers can check again for future availability before making a longer stay.

Residential permits and accessible parking

Residents can apply for a Dublin City Council residential parking permit, which costs €20 per year. A permit does not override yellow lines, clearways, loading restrictions or other signed controls, so the road signage still applies.

At Clontarf Road DART Station, drivers with a valid disability parking permit can use designated accessible bays without paying, provided the permit is clearly displayed. Do not use an accessible bay without the required permit.

Private and customer parking around Clontarf

Retail, pub and other private car parks can work for short visits, but their terms may include customer-only use, maximum stays, payment requirements or restrictions on overnight parking. Read the entrance signs and keep any payment confirmation until you leave.

Parking penalties in Clontarf

A common fixed-charge notice for illegal parking, including parking without valid payment or overstaying, is €80. Some parking infringements carry a €40 charge. An unpaid notice can increase by 50% after 28 days, with court proceedings possible after a further 28 days.

Check the bay markings and signs before leaving the vehicle. A valid ticket or mobile payment does not permit parking in a restricted location.