Meakstown Neighbourhood Guide
Dublin
About Meakstown
Meakstown is a mainly residential locality in north Dublin, in the D11 area, positioned between Ballymun, Finglas and Poppintree. It has a practical suburban character, with established housing, local green spaces and everyday services concentrated around the surrounding Ballymun and Finglas centres. Families have access to several primary and secondary schools nearby, while Dublin City University and further education options are reachable by bus. Commuters generally rely on frequent Dublin Bus services and the nearby M50 and N2 roads, with Dublin Airport and the city centre both reasonably accessible by road. Local shopping is strongest in Ballymun and Finglas, including supermarkets, pharmacies and convenience stores, while Omni Shopping Centre in Santry provides a wider retail choice. Residents can find cafés, takeaways and casual restaurants locally, with a broader selection of pubs and dining venues in Finglas, Ballymun and Santry. Leisure options include parks, sports facilities and community amenities around Poppintree and Ballymun, making Meakstown a convenient base for residents seeking relatively affordable northside suburban living.
Property Market in Meakstown
Based on 8 properties for sale in Meakstown
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Meakstown
Schools
Primary school serving local families in the Ballymun area.
Girls’ primary school serving Ballymun and surrounding north Dublin neighbourhoods.
Mixed secondary school providing post-primary education near Meakstown.
Mixed post-primary school with broad curricular and community links.
Large university campus offering undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes nearby.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Frequent routes connect Ballymun, Santry, the city centre and surrounding districts.
Regular northside services provide access towards Finglas and central Dublin.
Major orbital route linking Meakstown with Dublin suburbs and national roads.
Important northern approach route towards the M50 and Dublin city.
International airport reachable relatively quickly by road and selected bus services.
Amenities
Local shopping centre with convenience retail, services and community-oriented businesses.
Large Santry centre with supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, cinema and varied retail.
Neighbourhood park providing open space, play areas and recreational facilities.
Community leisure facility offering fitness, sports and aquatic-related amenities.
Public library providing books, study space, events and community services.
Well-known furniture and homewares store at Ballymun, near the M50.
Established local centre with shops, cafés, takeaways, pubs and everyday services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club offering sporting activities and community involvement.
Established north Dublin football club with teams across youth age groups.
Community football club providing organised participation for local players.
Community organisation providing support and services in the Ballymun area.
Cluster of independent and local venues serving residents across the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Properties For Sale near Meakstown
Nearby Areas
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