--- description: "Find Swords Library parking: council pay-and-display is usually €1, with bookable spaces from 610 metres away at €4.20 an hour." title: Parking Near Swords Library, Dublin | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-library-f86ea677.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Swords Library, Dublin Landmark Parking · Swords, Dublin · Swords Library Published 16 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) Rathbeale Road [Airport Parking (DUB)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/ie/d/dub) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/ie/d/swords) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/ie/d/swords) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/ie/d/swords) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/swords) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ie/d/swords) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/ie/d/swords) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/ie/d/swords) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/ie/d/swords) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/ie/d/swords) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/ie/d/swords) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/ie/d/swords) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/ie/d/swords) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/ie/d/swords) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/ie/d/swords) Where Can I Park for Swords Library? For a short visit, look for an authorised bay close to Rathbeale Road. Swords council pay-and-display charging operates from 8:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Saturday, and the charge is usually €1. If nearby spaces are occupied, Chapel Lane and Foster Way provide an alternative, while bookable options include a space 610 metres away at €4.20 an hour. Listen to article 5:36 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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## Parking Near Swords [Convenient 24/7 Parking in Swords, Co. Dublin €4.20/hr 610 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ie/d/swords/convenient-247-parking-in-swords-co-dublin-96760) [Convenient Parking Near Old School House, Swords €1.20/hr 730 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ie/d/swords/convenient-parking-near-old-school-house-swords-96242) [Secure Parking in Swords, Co. Dublin - Forest Road Lot €1.20/hr 730 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ie/d/swords/secure-parking-in-swords-co-dublin-forest-road-lot-96210) [Secure Parking at Old School House, Swords, Co. Dublin €1.20/hr 730 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ie/d/swords/secure-parking-at-old-school-house-swords-co-dubli-96258) [Secure 24/7 Parking at Old School House - Swords, Dublin €1.60/hr 900 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ie/d/swords/secure-247-parking-at-old-school-house-swords-dubl-96364) [Affordable Parking in Swords, Close to Dublin Airport €10.00/day 950 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ie/d/swords/affordable-parking-in-swords-close-to-dublin-airpo-152697) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Shelves of books in a public library](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-library-f86ea677.webp) Shelves of books in a public library Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@zetong-li-880728) / Zetong Li ## Parking Beside Swords Library on Rathbeale Road The council’s published library hours are Monday to Thursday, 9:45am to 8:00pm, and Friday and Saturday, 9:45am to 1:00pm and 1:45pm onward (fingal.ie). For a short visit, the most practical approach is to look for an authorised bay close to Rathbeale Road before walking to the entrance. Swords has council pay-and-display parking, with charging operating from 8:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Saturday inclusive (fingal.ie). The council says the charge is usually €1, so a library visit during those hours should be planned around the local pay-and-display arrangement rather than assuming the car park is free. ## Pay-and-Display Parking Around Chapel Lane and Foster Way Chapel Lane is a named parking location in Swords, with the local authority identified as Fingal and the Chapel Lane and Foster Way area recorded for parking information (agefriendlyireland.ie). It is a useful alternative when the spaces closest to Rathbeale Road are occupied, particularly for visitors who are comfortable completing the final part of the journey on foot. The council lists Swords among the areas covered by its machines and gives operating hours of 8:00am to 6:00pm from Monday to Saturday (fingal.ie). Swords Plaza offers pre-booked parking at €5 per day from Friday to Sunday and €8 on other days (bookings.spt.ie), providing a named paid option away from the library itself. Show map of Swords ## When Swords Parking Is Busiest and Where Restrictions Apply Parking pressure is most likely around the library’s published opening periods, especially on Monday to Thursday when the branch remains open until 8:00pm. Friday and Saturday visits are split by the closure from 1:00pm to 1:45pm, so arrivals around the morning session and the afternoon reopening can create sharper demand on nearby bays (fingal.ie). Parking around Rathbeale Road and the surrounding residential streets should therefore stay within marked bays and local signs, with the pay-and-display requirement applying during the council’s stated charging hours. ## Parksy Spaces Within 950 Metres of the Library Parksy lists several bookable spaces around Swords for visitors who want to avoid searching for a street bay. The closest priced option is a 24/7 space 610 metres away at €4.20 an hour. Three spaces are 730 metres away: a space near the Old School House at €1.20 an hour, the Forest Road lot at €1.20 an hour, and another Old School House space at €1.20 an hour. Further options include a 24/7 Old School House space 900 metres away at €1.60 an hour and a space close to Dublin Airport 950 metres away at €10 a day. The 610-metre option is the shortest listed walk, while the €10 daily space may suit a longer visit better than an hourly booking. ## Walking and Rail Connections Into Swords Swords Library is 730 metres from Swords centre, making the town centre a realistic starting point for a walk to Rathbeale Road. The library’s listed address is Rathbeale Road, Swords, so visitors arriving by bus or being dropped in the centre can continue on foot rather than looking for a second parking stop. The supplied local transport details identify the site by its Swords town-centre location rather than providing a nearby rail station or a station walking time. Show street view near Swords Library ## Sources - [Transport for Ireland](https://www.transportforireland.ie) - [Road Safety Authority Ireland](https://www.rsa.ie) - [Fingal Library Network](https://www.fingal.ie/council/service/fingal-library-network) - [Pay and Display Parking Machines Provision](https://www.fingal.ie/council/service/pay-and-display-parking-machines-provision) - [Parking](https://agefriendlyireland.ie/programmes/local/fingal/initiatives/parking/) - [Pre-Booking](https://www.bookings.spt.ie/product-category/pre-booking/) - [Fingal Libraries](https://www.fingal.ie/fingallibraries) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for Swords Library? For a short visit, look for an authorised bay close to Rathbeale Road. Swords council pay-and-display charging operates from 8:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Saturday, and the charge is usually €1. If nearby spaces are occupied, Chapel Lane and Foster Way provide an alternative, while bookable options include a space 610 metres away at €4.20 an hour. ### What Are the Parking Charges Near Swords Library? Council pay-and-display parking in Swords operates from 8:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Saturday inclusive. The council says the charge is usually €1, so visits during those hours should be planned around the local pay-and-display arrangement rather than assuming parking is free. Stay within marked bays and follow local signs around Rathbeale Road. ### Where Can I Park If Nearby Bays Are Full? Chapel Lane is a named parking location in Swords, and the Chapel Lane and Foster Way area is recorded for parking information. It can be useful when spaces closest to Rathbeale Road are occupied, particularly if you are comfortable walking the final part of the journey. Swords Plaza offers pre-booked parking at €5 per day from Friday to Sunday and €8 on other days. ### What Bookable Parking Is Available Nearby? The closest priced bookable space is 610 metres away and costs €4.20 an hour, with 24/7 availability. Three spaces are 730 metres away at €1.20 an hour, including two near the Old School House and the Forest Road lot. A 24/7 Old School House space is 900 metres away at €1.60 an hour. ### When Is Parking Likely to Be Busiest? Parking pressure is most likely around the library’s published opening periods, especially Monday to Thursday, when it remains open until 8:00pm. Friday and Saturday visits are split by closure from 1:00pm to 1:45pm, so arrivals around the morning session and afternoon reopening can create sharper demand on nearby bays. ### Can I Walk From Swords Town Centre to the Library? Swords Library is 730 metres from Swords centre, making the town centre a realistic starting point for a walk to Rathbeale Road. Visitors arriving by bus or being dropped in the centre can continue on foot rather than looking for a second parking stop. 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