About Kilmainham
Kilmainham is a historic inner-west Dublin neighbourhood in D08, lying between the River Liffey, Islandbridge, Inchicore, Rialto, Drimnagh and Chapelizod. It combines established residential streets and apartment developments with major civic and historic landmarks, giving the area an urban character with strong community identity. The National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History at Collins Barracks and Kilmainham Gaol are defining local attractions, while the Irish National War Memorial Gardens are close by in Islandbridge. Families have access to nearby primary and secondary schools, including School House, with further education options available across the inner suburbs. Commuters can use Dublin Bus services, Luas stops at Suir Road and Rialto, and nearby Heuston Station for rail and intercity connections; the area is also convenient for cycling and walking into the city centre. Local shopping is centred on everyday services in Kilmainham and nearby Inchicore, with larger retail provision at Crumlin Shopping Centre. Pubs, cafés and restaurants are found around Kilmainham, Stoneybatter and Inchicore, while Phoenix Park, the Royal Hospital Kilmainham grounds and the Grand Canal provide substantial leisure space nearby. The neighbourhood also benefits from access to healthcare, sports clubs and community facilities, although central Dublin traffic can be busy at peak times.
Property Market in Kilmainham
Based on 64 properties for sale in Kilmainham
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What’s in Kilmainham
Schools
A local education facility serving families in and around the Kilmainham area.
Nearby primary school serving children from Islandbridge and surrounding Dublin 8 neighbourhoods.
Established local primary school serving families in neighbouring Inchicore.
Mixed post-primary school accessible from Dublin 8 and the surrounding inner suburbs.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Red Line stop providing links towards the city centre and Tallaght or Saggart.
Convenient Red Line stop for Dublin city, Heuston and western suburbs.
Major rail and Luas interchange serving intercity, commuter and regional routes.
Frequent city bus services connect Kilmainham with central and southern Dublin.
Important road routes linking the area with west Dublin and the city centre.
Amenities
Famous historic prison museum and one of Dublin’s best-known visitor attractions.
Visit website ↗Free museum at Collins Barracks displaying Irish history, design and military collections.
Historic former hospital with formal grounds, galleries and occasional cultural events.
Visit website ↗Extensive city park nearby offering walking routes, open space and visitor attractions.
Beautiful riverside memorial gardens in nearby Islandbridge, suited to walking and quiet recreation.
Neighbouring shopping centre providing supermarkets, everyday retail and local services.
Local parks-service facility associated with maintaining nearby public green spaces.
Traditional Kilmainham pub known for drinks, casual food and a welcoming atmosphere.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local football club connected with the wider Dublin 8 community.
Historic League of Ireland football club based at Richmond Park in nearby Inchicore.
Major heritage attraction offering guided tours focused on Ireland’s political history.
Important local heritage site hosting exhibitions, events and community activities.
World-famous brewery experience a short distance from Kilmainham in St James’s Gate.
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