Capel Street named as one of the coolest streets in the world by Time Out Magazine

The Lord Mayor of Dublin Caroline Conroy says she is “absolutely delighted” that Capel St has been named on Time Out’s list of the world’s coolest streets. 

The travel and culture magazine ranked the 33 top streets around the world for food, fun, culture and community and Capel St came 22^nd on the list.

Dublin City Council made Capel St traffic-free in May of this year and it is the longest traffic-free street in the city.

“I am absolutely delighted that Capel St has made this list,” said the Lord Mayor.

“I used to cycle up this street to meetings in City Hall and I’d have to dodge the cars. It’s heaven now, night and day.

“I know we still have work to do to make it feel truly like the special place I’m sure it will become, but we’ve made a start and today’s announcement is further proof that we’re moving in the right direction. So if you haven’t been on Capel St lately, come into town and see what you’re missing!”.

Dublin City Council received almost 1,800 submissions during a public consultation on the future of Capel St in advance of the decision to make the street traffic-free.

91 percent of the submissions were in favour of the move.

Rue Wellington in Montreal was ranked number one on Time Out’s list.