Within sight of Bakers Yard is the landmark Croke Park stadium. Without doubt one of the finest arenas in Europe, Croke Park is famed not only for the range of sporting events it hosts throughout the year, but also for the selection of concerts which take place each summer from within its hallowed stands.

Internationally renowned artists such as U2, Bon Jovi and The Police have played here to capacity crowds in recent years. While being within walking distance of the City Centre, Bakers Yard enjoys the benefits of a range of local shops on nearby Dorset Street and Drumcondra Road meaning one never has to travel far for the simple things - a loaf of bread, a coffee and a newspaper or simply a bite to eat from your favourite local pub or restaurant. Bakers Yard enjoys proximity to some delightful open areas, places to while away a pleasant Summers Day. These include Mountjoy Square, Fairview Park, Griffith Park and the Botanic Gardens. The IFSC, one of the economic success stories of the recent past, is within easy walking distance of Bakers Yard.

There are currently almost 11,000 people working within the IFSC, a figure that is predicted to grow by 1,000 this year. Of the 430 plus international operations within the IFSC, over half of the world's top 50 banks and the same percentage of the world's top 20 insurance companies operate from the IFSC. Just beyond the IFSC, Spencer Dock, which is currently under construction, houses the Convention Centre Dublin. At almost half a million square feet, the CCD is one of the largest single buildings ever constructed in the country. To date, the CCD has secured 150 events, which will result in a boost of over €110m in economic benefit for Dublin.

There are numerous other very large centres of employment in the immediate locality including the Mater Hospital, which has a staff of over 3,000 nurses. There is also a selection of educational institutions locally including DITs at Bolton Street, Mountjoy Square, Cathal Brugha Street and Portland Row as well as the National College of Ireland IFSC, Holy Cross College, DCU and Clonliffe College. All of the best that the capital has to offer in shopping destinations is close to hand for the Bakers Yard resident. Jervis Centre and the recently revamped ILAC Centre are both within walking distance. Following an extensive rejuvenation programme, O'Connell Street has at long last reclaimed its throne as the Capital's finest thoroughfare.