About Firhouse
Firhouse is a mainly suburban residential area in south-west Dublin, within the D24 routing area and close to Knocklyon, Ballycullen, Bohernabreena, Templeogue and Oldbawn. It has a settled, family-oriented feel, with estates, schools, small local shopping facilities and generous access to green space around the foothills of the Dublin Mountains. Everyday errands are straightforward around Firhouse Shopping Centre, SuperValu, Firhouse Post Office and nearby Parklands, while The Park Community Centre provides a useful local focus for activities and community life. There are cafés, takeaways and casual places to eat locally, with a broader choice of restaurants, pubs and services available in Templeogue, Tallaght and Rathfarnham. Dublin Bus services connect the area with the city and surrounding suburbs, and the M50 is accessible for road journeys across Dublin; commuting times depend on traffic and destination. Families have several primary and secondary-school options in Firhouse and neighbouring districts, while nearby Tallaght offers further education and extensive retail and leisure facilities. Parks, playing fields and the Dublin Mountains are close by, making walking, cycling and outdoor recreation important parts of the area’s appeal.
Property Market in Firhouse
Based on 21 properties for sale in Firhouse
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Firhouse
Schools
A co-educational community college providing post-primary education locally.
A local primary school serving children from Firhouse and surrounding neighbourhoods.
A mixed secondary school in nearby Knocklyon, serving south Dublin communities.
A co-educational post-primary school located nearby in Tallaght.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regular services link Firhouse with Tallaght, Templeogue, the city and surrounding suburbs.
Convenient road access towards Dublin Airport, the city, northside and south Dublin.
The Red Line terminus provides rail access towards central Dublin and The Point.
A major nearby interchange connects local routes with Tallaght and wider Dublin.
The airport is reachable by road, although journey times vary considerably with traffic.
Amenities
Local centre providing convenience retail, services and everyday facilities for residents.
Convenient supermarket for groceries, household essentials and local shopping.
Visit website ↗Neighbourhood post office handling postal, parcel and selected everyday financial services.
Visit website ↗Community venue hosting activities, meetings, classes and local events.
Visit website ↗Scenic reservoirs and walking areas set against the Dublin Mountain foothills.
Nearby leisure facility offering fitness, swimming and indoor recreational opportunities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local hub supporting clubs, classes, activities and neighbourhood participation.
Community-based Gaelic games club serving players and families in south Dublin.
Collection of local shops and services supporting convenient day-to-day living.
Popular nearby outdoor routes offering access to reservoirs and mountain scenery.
Major nearby venue hosting sporting fixtures, events and community activities.
Properties For Sale near Firhouse
Nearby Areas
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