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Located on Kill Lane in Deansgrange Business Park, accessible from the N11 Stillorgan dual carriageway or M50 Junction 14.
Opening hours
Today · 07:30–20:10
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Centre data
Compare observed slot speed, when earlier slots appear, and the centre's official pass rate.
#19/50
Overall centre rating
75%
Observed days with a slot no more than 7 days away
Deansgrange ranks #19 of 50 centres overall. A slot within 7 days appeared on 75% of observed days. 67.6% of tests passed in the latest 12-month data.
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NCT Bot data is indicative only and should not be treated as definitive.
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Disclaimer: These wait times are unofficial average estimates and fluctuate daily. We cannot guarantee a slot on this specific date. Our goal is to notify you the second a cancellation drops so you can get the test done and dusted, but final availability depends entirely on the NCTS.