About Loughlinstown
Loughlinstown is a mainly residential locality in south County Dublin, positioned between Cabinteely, Ballybrack, Killiney and Shankill, with Bray and Cherrywood also close by. The area has a practical suburban feel, with established housing, access to the coast and foothills, and convenient connections towards Dublin city and south County Wicklow. Families are served by nearby primary and secondary schools, childcare providers and further education options in surrounding communities. The local centre at Loughlinstown Shopping Centre provides everyday shopping and services, while larger retail destinations are available in nearby Carrickmines and Dundrum. For socialising and eating out, residents can use pubs, cafés and restaurants in Cabinteely, Ballybrack, Dalkey, Shankill and Bray, with a broader choice along the coast. Vale Park offers local green space, while Killiney Hill, Shankill parks and the coast provide opportunities for walking and outdoor recreation. Transport is centred on nearby DART and bus connections, with the M50, N11 and the Dublin Road making commuting by car straightforward. Community life is supported by local GAA, soccer and other sports clubs, with Cherrywood’s newer employment and leisure facilities also within easy reach.
What’s in Loughlinstown
Schools
Nearby primary school serving families in Ballybrack and surrounding south Dublin communities.
Local primary-school provision serving children in and around Loughlinstown.
Nearby secondary school providing post-primary education in the locality.
Mixed secondary school serving Cabinteely, Loughlinstown and neighbouring areas.
Offers vocational and adult education courses within convenient travelling distance.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local landmark and access point near the DART corridor at Loughlinstown.
Nearby DART station providing frequent rail services towards Dublin and Bray.
Convenient southbound and citybound rail connection from neighbouring Shankill.
Frequent bus services connect Loughlinstown with Dublin city, Bray and surrounding suburbs.
Major orbital route linking the area with Dublin Airport and national roads.
Key north-south road serving commuting journeys towards Dublin and south Wicklow.
Amenities
Local centre with everyday shops, services and convenient neighbourhood retail provision.
Childcare and early-years facility serving families in the Loughlinstown area.
Visit website ↗Nearby green space suitable for informal walks, play and everyday outdoor activity.
Large landscaped park with trails, open space, playgrounds and historic Cabinteely House.
Modern nearby centre with shops, cafés, restaurants and community amenities.
Well-known hilltop park offering woodland walks, viewpoints and views across Dublin Bay.
Local sports and fitness facilities supporting swimming, exercise and community recreation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local venue supporting community activities, meetings and recreational programmes.
Established Gaelic games club serving Cabinteely, Loughlinstown and surrounding families.
Local football club providing youth and adult soccer activities nearby.
Community tennis club offering courts, coaching and club competition in neighbouring Shankill.
Popular nearby venue for drinks, casual meals and socialising in Stillorgan.
Nearby Areas
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