About Ballinteer
Ballinteer is a well-established, mainly residential suburb in south Dublin, centred between Dundrum, Rathfarnham, Ballyboden, Knocklyon and Sandyford, with the Dublin Mountains and Ticknock close by. The area has a settled, family-oriented character, with mature estates, local schools, playing fields and convenient everyday services around Ballinteer Shopping Centre. Marlay Park is the major nearby amenity, offering extensive walks, sports facilities, playgrounds, events and access towards the Dublin Mountains; its Grange Road car park is a familiar local access point. Dundrum provides a much wider choice of shops, restaurants, cafés and entertainment, while Ballinteer itself has neighbourhood takeaways, cafés, pubs and services, including Ballinteer Post Office. Road access is practical via the M50 and the R117 through Dundrum and Rathfarnham, although peak commuting traffic can be significant. Dublin Bus routes connect the suburb with the city centre, Dundrum and surrounding south-Dublin districts, and the Luas Green Line is accessible at Balally and Dundrum rather than running directly through Ballinteer. Residents are close to well-regarded schools and sports clubs, including Ballinteer Community School and local GAA, football and athletics facilities, while Ballinteer House and the parkland around Marlay Park add distinctive local landmarks.
Property Market in Ballinteer
Based on 29 properties for sale in Ballinteer
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What’s in Ballinteer
Schools
A co-educational community school serving Ballinteer and surrounding south Dublin neighbourhoods.
Visit website ↗A local primary school serving senior classes in Ballinteer and nearby estates.
A junior national school providing primary education within the Ballinteer community.
Independent day and boarding school located nearby in Ballinteer’s wider south Dublin area.
An Educate Together primary school accessible from Ballinteer and neighbouring suburbs.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regular services connect local estates with Dundrum, Rathfarnham, the city centre and south Dublin.
Green Line stop near Dundrum and Sandyford, providing rail access towards central Dublin.
Convenient Green Line station serving Dundrum town centre and city-bound commuters.
Major orbital route nearby, linking Ballinteer with Dublin Airport and the wider region.
Important local road route connecting Ballinteer with Dundrum, Rathfarnham and surrounding suburbs.
Amenities
Local centre for groceries, services, cafés and everyday neighbourhood shopping.
Convenient parking and access point for Marlay Park’s walks and recreation.
Neighbourhood postal and everyday service facility serving residents around the shopping centre.
Visit website ↗Large public park with walks, sports grounds, playgrounds, events and mountain access.
Historic local house associated with the area’s established suburban and parkland character.
Local operational facility supporting maintenance of nearby public parks and open spaces.
Major nearby destination for retail, restaurants, cafés, cinema and other leisure services.
Local medical and community healthcare provision serving Ballinteer and adjacent districts.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Established local GAA club offering Gaelic football, hurling and community activities.
Community football club providing youth and adult participation around south Dublin.
Nearby Rathfarnham facilities supporting Gaelic games, walking and community recreation.
Recognisable historic property contributing to Ballinteer’s local identity and heritage.
Local administrative facility associated with services and the surrounding Ballinteer area.
Properties For Sale near Ballinteer
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