Ilac Shopping Centre
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The Ilac Centre is a shopping centre, located in central Dublin, north of the River Liffey
. It has entrances opening onto Henry Street, Parnell Street
and Moore Street
.
There is also a small chapel located in the shopping centre.
River Liffey
The Liffey is a river in Ireland, which flows through the centre of Dublin. Its major tributaries include the River Dodder, the River Poddle and the River Camac. The river supplies much of Dublin's water, and a range of recreational opportunities.-Name:The river was previously named An Ruirthech,...
. It has entrances opening onto Henry Street, Parnell Street
Parnell Street
Parnell Street is located on Dublin's Northside and runs from Capel Street in the west to Gardiner Street and Mountjoy Square in the east, and is at the north end of O'Connell Street, where it provides the south side of Parnell Square....
and Moore Street
Moore Street
Moore Street is a street in central Dublin, Ireland, off Henry Street, one of Ireland's main shopping streets. The famous Moore Street open air fruit and vegetable market is Dublin's oldest food market....
.
History
The Ilac Centre was opened in 1981, and was one of the first shopping centres in Dublin city centre. When it opened, it was the first shopping centre in Ireland to have glass lifts. In recent years, the shopping centre has been extensively refurbished, with many improvements including full-height shop fronts, improved lighting, and new entrances.Facilities
The Centre is home to a wide range of shops. The first floor of the Centre is occupied by Dublin's Central Library. The Central Library provides a range of services including language learning facilities, and a Music and Business Library.There is also a small chapel located in the shopping centre.
Tenants
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