About Donabate
Donabate is a growing coastal village on the north County Dublin peninsula, between Swords, Lusk and the beaches around Portrane, with Malahide and Portmarnock across the estuary. It combines established village streets and newer housing with a generally family-oriented, suburban feel, while open farmland, coastal walks and the Rogerstown Estuary keep the area relatively spacious. Local education includes St. Patrick’s National Schools and childcare or after-school provision such as Donabate After School Care, with additional primary and secondary options available in nearby Swords, Malahide and north Dublin. Donabate railway station provides a particularly useful commute into Dublin city, while Dublin Bus services and the nearby M1, N1 and Dublin Airport connect the village with surrounding towns and employment areas. Everyday shopping is centred on the village and local convenience stores, with larger supermarkets, retail parks and a wider restaurant choice available in Swords. Residents have local pubs, cafés and takeaways, while nearby beaches at Donabate and Portrane provide walking, swimming and seaside leisure. Newbridge House and Farm is a major local landmark, set in extensive parkland with family attractions, and the area also benefits from community facilities and sports clubs serving the wider peninsula.
Property Market in Donabate
Based on 66 properties for sale in Donabate
Property types
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What’s in Donabate
Schools
Local national school provision serving children in the Donabate area.
Provides wraparound childcare and supervised activities for local families.
Community secondary school option serving students from the north Dublin area.
Educate Together primary school option within convenient reach of Donabate.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗DART and commuter rail services connect Donabate with Dublin and northern suburbs.
Recognisable local station building and reference point beside Donabate rail services.
Local and regional buses connect Donabate with Swords, Portrane and surrounding areas.
Major motorway access provides links south towards Dublin and north towards Drogheda.
International airport is readily accessible by road via the M1 and surrounding routes.
Amenities
Historic estate with parkland, farm, playgrounds and family-focused outdoor attractions.
Long sandy beach offering coastal walks, fresh air and views across Dublin Bay.
Nearby coastal beach popular for walking, swimming and seaside outings.
Important coastal habitat supporting birdlife, walking and views across the estuary.
Convenient local centre with everyday retail, services, cafés and takeaway options.
Local supermarket for groceries, household essentials and convenient everyday shopping.
Visit website ↗Venue for local activities, classes, meetings and community-based events.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club with teams and activities for the wider community.
Community football club providing youth and adult soccer opportunities locally.
Local tennis club offering courts, coaching and recreational participation.
Well-known heritage attraction and family destination in Donabate’s surrounding parkland.
Local community organisation supporting activities, events and neighbourhood initiatives.
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