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Located in Northpoint Business Park on Naul Road, immediately off the M50 motorway at Exit 4 (Ballymun / Airport interchange).
Opening hours
Today · 07:30–20:10
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Compare observed slot speed, when earlier slots appear, and the centre's official pass rate.
#31/50
Overall centre rating
59%
Observed days with a slot no more than 7 days away
Northpoint 1 (Exit 4, M50) ranks #31 of 50 centres overall. A slot within 7 days appeared on 59% of observed days. 63.0% of tests passed in the latest 12-month data.
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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.