About Ballsbridge
Ballsbridge is an established, affluent south Dublin neighbourhood in D04, centred around leafy streets, embassy buildings and the broad open spaces of Herbert Park. It sits between Donnybrook, Sandymount, Irishtown, Ringsend, Grand Canal Dock and Leeson Street, combining a largely residential feel with busy offices, hotels and event venues. Residents have convenient access to schools and colleges in the wider southside, including St Conleth’s College, Muckross Park College and Gonzaga College, while several primary options are available in neighbouring districts. Commuting is well supported by Dublin Bus routes, nearby DART stations at Sandymount and Lansdowne Road, and straightforward access towards the city centre, Grand Canal Dock and the south suburbs. Local life includes cafés, restaurants and hotel bars around Ballsbridge and Donnybrook, with additional dining and nightlife within easy reach of Baggot Street and Grand Canal Dock. Herbert Park provides playing fields, tennis facilities, a playground and pleasant walking routes, while the RDS is a major local landmark hosting exhibitions, concerts and sporting events. The area also benefits from nearby supermarkets, practical services and healthcare, including Park Lane Dry Cleaners, and has a particularly strong concentration of embassies and international organisations.
Property Market in Ballsbridge
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What’s in Ballsbridge
Schools
Independent co-educational school on Clyde Road, serving pupils from primary through secondary level.
Well-known girls’ secondary school and convent school near Donnybrook and Roebuck.
Visit website ↗Jesuit boys’ secondary school in Ranelagh, readily accessible from Ballsbridge.
Catholic girls’ secondary school in Rathmines, serving the surrounding south Dublin communities.
Major university campus at Belfield, a short journey south via Donnybrook.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗DART station providing frequent coastal rail services towards the city and northern Dublin.
Convenient DART stop near the RDS and Aviva Stadium, close to Ballsbridge.
Regular bus services connect Ballsbridge with central Dublin, Blackrock and southside suburbs.
Frequent routes provide practical links into the city centre and Grand Canal Dock.
Nearby charging facilities support electric-vehicle users living in and visiting the area.
Important south Dublin road links towards Donnybrook, Stillorgan, Bray and the city centre.
Amenities
Leafy public park with sports pitches, tennis courts, playground, café and riverside walks.
Historic Ballsbridge venue hosting concerts, exhibitions, conferences and major sporting events.
National stadium at nearby Lansdowne Road for rugby, football and large events.
Visit website ↗Local dry-cleaning and garment-care service serving residents and nearby businesses.
Popular southside food shop offering groceries, prepared foods, bakery and deli produce.
Visit website ↗Luxury hotel on Simmonscourt Road with dining, gardens and hospitality facilities.
National cybersecurity organisation based in the wider Ballsbridge office and embassy district.
Visit website ↗Convenient local stretch with supermarkets, pharmacies, cafés, services and everyday essentials.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Established rugby club based at Anglesea Road, with strong local sporting connections.
Historic rugby club located in Donnybrook, closely associated with the Ballsbridge community.
Major exhibition, conference and events organisation with a long-standing Ballsbridge presence.
Visit website ↗Popular pub and dining venue on Ballsbridge’s Anglesea Road, known for lively evenings.
Visit website ↗Concentration of offices, hotels, event spaces and international organisations around Simmonscourt Road.
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