About Donaghmede
Donaghmede is a well-established, mainly residential suburb in north-east Dublin, close to Raheny, Kilbarrack, Clongriffin and the coastal routes towards Howth. The area has a practical, family-oriented feel, with a mixture of established housing estates, apartments and convenient everyday services around Donaghmede Shopping Centre. Schools are well represented locally, while nearby Raheny and Kilbarrack add further primary and secondary options. Commuters can use nearby DART stations at Howth Junction & Donaghmede, Bayside and Kilbarrack, with Dublin Bus routes serving the main roads and connecting towards the city centre, Swords and the northside suburbs. Donaghmede Shopping Centre and Dunnes Stores provide supermarkets, shops and essential services, while cafés, takeaways and casual restaurants are found around the centre and along nearby shopping streets. Pubs and bars are more dispersed than in central Dublin, with residents also using the established social venues in Raheny, Kilbarrack and Clongriffin. Parks, playing fields and coastal amenities around Baldoyle Bay, St Anne’s Park and Dollymount provide options for walking, sport and family recreation, while local GAA, football and community organisations contribute to the suburb’s active neighbourhood character.
Property Market in Donaghmede
Based on 18 properties for sale in Donaghmede
Property types
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What’s in Donaghmede
Schools
Local primary school serving families in Donaghmede and surrounding north Dublin neighbourhoods.
Established primary school near Donaghmede, serving children from the surrounding residential area.
Well-known all-girls secondary school accessible by northside public transport connections.
Mixed secondary school in Raheny, serving students from nearby north-east Dublin suburbs.
Established secondary school within convenient reach of Donaghmede and neighbouring coastal suburbs.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Nearby DART station providing frequent rail services towards Dublin city, Bray and Howth.
Coastal DART stop near Sutton and Baldoyle, useful for northside commuting and leisure.
Convenient nearby station with regular DART services through central Dublin and along the coast.
Local routes connect Donaghmede with Raheny, Coolock, the city centre and surrounding suburbs.
Road links via the M50, Malahide Road and northern suburbs support regional commuting.
Amenities
Local shopping centre with retail units, services, food outlets and everyday community conveniences.
Visit website ↗Major supermarket and department-store presence serving regular grocery and household shopping needs.
Visit website ↗Neighbourhood green space offering open areas and informal recreation for local residents.
Large nearby park with gardens, woodland walks, sports facilities and playground areas.
Nearby coastal setting popular for walking, birdwatching and open views across the estuary.
Local public library providing books, study space, events and community services.
Visit website ↗Larger regional shopping destination a short drive north, with shops, cafés and cinema facilities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local football club providing organised youth and adult participation in the surrounding community.
Established athletics club offering training and competition for members across age groups.
Prominent north Dublin GAA club with strong Gaelic games and community involvement.
Community-focused venue supporting local activities, classes, events and neighbourhood participation.
Cluster of independent retailers, cafés, services and essential shops serving the locality.
Properties For Sale near Donaghmede
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