About Finglas
Finglas is a large, established north-west Dublin suburb in Dublin 11, positioned between Glasnevin, Cabra, Ballymun and Meakstown, with Cappagh Road and St Margaret’s nearby. The area combines mature residential estates, newer housing and employment areas, giving it a practical, community-focused character rather than a central-city feel. Families are well served by local primary and secondary schools, while ISM Irish School of Motoring provides a named local driving-school option. Dublin city centre is reachable by frequent Dublin Bus services, and the M50, N2 and M1 provide useful road connections for commuters travelling across the capital or towards the airport. Finglas village and Charlestown offer everyday shopping, cafés, takeaways and services, with larger retail provision available at Charlestown Shopping Centre and nearby shopping parks. Local social life centres on neighbourhood pubs and restaurants, while parks such as Tolka Valley Park and nearby open spaces provide walking, play and informal recreation. Residents also have access to community facilities, sports clubs and healthcare services including Charlestown Medical Centre. Industrial and commercial areas such as North Park Industrial Estate add local employment, with the wider location suiting households seeking relatively spacious suburban living and good road access.
Property Market in Finglas
Based on 100 properties for sale in Finglas
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Finglas
Schools
Established boys’ primary school serving families in the Finglas area.
Girls’ primary school providing local education within the established Finglas community.
Local secondary school serving students from Finglas and surrounding north-west Dublin neighbourhoods.
Community college offering post-primary education and further learning opportunities locally.
Driving school providing lessons and tuition for local learner drivers.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Frequent services connect Finglas with Dublin city centre and neighbouring suburbs.
Local bus hub supporting journeys towards the city, Ballymun and Blanchardstown.
Major orbital route giving access around Dublin and connecting with national roads.
Important northbound and cross-city road connection from the Finglas area.
International airport conveniently accessible by road via the M50 and M1.
Amenities
Convenient local shopping centre with supermarkets, services, cafés and everyday retail.
Residential open space providing nearby greenery and informal outdoor recreation.
Local residential area with nearby green spaces and facilities for everyday outdoor activity.
Visit website ↗Recognisable local shopping destination serving household grocery and convenience needs.
Local medical centre providing accessible healthcare services for nearby residents.
Visit website ↗Established commercial and industrial area providing local businesses and employment.
Longstanding local company located within Finglas’s established commercial area.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community football club providing youth and adult sporting opportunities locally.
Local partnership supporting community development, services and initiatives across the area.
Community leisure facility offering fitness, activity and sports provision for residents.
Cluster of independent shops, cafés, takeaways and practical services serving local households.
Range of local commercial, trade and industrial businesses supporting nearby employment.
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