About Windy Arbour
Windy Arbour is a well-established residential area in south Dublin, within the D14 routing district and positioned between Clonskeagh and Dundrum. It has a settled suburban character, with mature housing, leafy streets and convenient access to the River Dodder and the amenities of Dundrum. The area is particularly practical for commuters: Windy Arbour Luas stop provides a direct Green Line service towards the city centre and south Dublin, while nearby bus routes and the M50 offer additional connections. Families have access to a choice of primary and secondary schools in Dundrum, Clonskeagh and neighbouring suburbs, including St Attracta’s and Wesley College. Everyday shopping is centred on Dundrum village and Dundrum Town Centre, with supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, pubs and professional services close by. Local leisure options include the Dodder riverside, Bushy Park and Marley Park, while UCD’s sports and cultural facilities are also nearby. Residents can reach established pubs and restaurants in Dundrum and Milltown easily, although Windy Arbour itself is chiefly residential rather than a large nightlife destination. The wider area is well served by community, sporting and business facilities, including UCD, local GAA and rugby clubs, and the extensive amenities around Dundrum.
What’s in Windy Arbour
Schools
Catholic primary school serving senior classes in the neighbouring Dundrum area.
Co-educational fee-paying school on extensive grounds near Ballinteer and Dundrum.
Independent girls’ school with boarding facilities in Milltown, close to Windy Arbour.
Large university campus in Belfield, offering education, research and extensive student facilities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Green Line stop linking the area with Dundrum, Sandyford and central Dublin.
Nearby Green Line station serving Dundrum village and Dundrum Town Centre.
Regular services connect Windy Arbour and Dundrum with central Dublin and surrounding districts.
Accessible orbital motorway connecting south Dublin with the national road network.
Amenities
Major shopping centre with supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, cinema and extensive retail services.
Traditional local centre offering shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and everyday professional services.
Long-established riverside pub and restaurant beside the Dodder at Milltown.
Popular Thai restaurant in Dundrum village, providing dine-in and takeaway options.
Local green space providing informal recreation and a pleasant break from surrounding housing.
Large south Dublin park with walking routes, playing fields, playgrounds and weekend markets.
Extensive university sports facilities, pitches and fitness services in nearby Belfield.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Major south Dublin university and employment hub with cultural, sporting and research facilities.
Community athletics club offering training and competition for juniors and adults.
Local rugby club based at Kirwan Park, serving youth and adult teams.
Community Gaelic games club serving players and families from surrounding south Dublin neighbourhoods.
Member-owned financial cooperative providing savings and lending services locally.
Nearby Areas
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