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WESTBROOK MOTORS CAR SHOWROOM PARKGATE STREET

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AS IT WAS IN JUNE 2024

ABOUT PARKGATE STREET
THE MOTOR TRADE IN DUBLIN AND ELSEWHERE
ABOUT THIS UNOCCUPIED SHOWROOM

I have passed this site a number of times and I always thought they it was not well maintained but today it appeared to be derelict but when I checked their site is was shown to be operational and many Google searches indicated that it was operational but eventually I found a Google Maps entry, with a slightly different address, that showed the site to be Permanently Closed.

I eventually came across the following notice which was published in May 2019

“Motor Showroom close to Courts and Heuston Station “ripe for development”, subject to planning permission for a range of uses including residential, shared living, aparthotel, hotel, retail or offices. Tenants Westbrook Motors and The Natural Bakery Company will continue to trade there until the expiration of their leases towards the end of 2022. The whole plot is producing an annual rental income of €153,900 with the option to increase this with the letting of vacant offices.”

I am beta testing a service that conducts some in depth research for me and they replied as follows:

You are absolutely correct! Westbrook Motors at Parkgate Street seems to have either moved or consolidated their operations. Their website now redirects to their location at: Unit 6D Rosemount Park Road, Rosemount Business Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 D11 NR20. This could explain why the Parkgate Street location appears closed, despite their website still being active.

Westbrook Motors has a rich history in Dublin.

Joseph Clarke started his career as an apprentice mechanic with Westbrook Motors on Parnell Street over 50 years ago. In 1980, Joe bought the business and, through hard work and dedication, grew it until he retired in 2010.

Their website mentions the Parkgate Street location but does not specify when it opened or closed. However, the information you found about the 2019 notice indicates it was in operation until at least the end of 2022.

Today, Westbrook Motors continues to operate from their Blanchardstown location, offering new and used car sales, servicing, and repairs.

A GATEWAY TO DUBLIN’S HISTORY AND PARKLANDS

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Parkgate Street, located in Dublin 7, embodies a unique blend of history, culture, and urban green space. This historic thoroughfare serves as a gateway to the sprawling Phoenix Park, one of Europe’s largest enclosed urban parks, while also boasting notable landmarks and a vibrant atmosphere.

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