About Blackrock
Blackrock is a seaside village on the south side of Dundalk Bay in County Louth, within the A91 area and a short drive from Dundalk. It has a relaxed, coastal character, with housing clustered around the village centre and promenade, while surrounding roads lead towards farmland and neighbouring communities including Dromiskin, Annagassan and Lordship. Everyday life centres on the beach, village shops and local hospitality, with Dundalk providing a broader range of retail, employment, healthcare and entertainment. Families have access to local primary education and several secondary schools in nearby Dundalk, generally reached by car or school transport. Commuters use the M1 and N52 connections, while Dundalk railway station offers onward services towards Dublin and Belfast. The seafront and promenade are the defining leisure assets, with views across Dundalk Bay and opportunities for walking, running and waterside recreation. Blackrock is also close to Dundalk’s sports clubs, Fairways retail and leisure facilities, and the wider Cooley Peninsula, making it appealing to residents seeking village living within easy reach of larger-town amenities.
Property Market in Blackrock
Based on 39 properties for sale in Blackrock
Property types
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What’s in Blackrock
Schools
Local primary school serving children in and around the Blackrock community.
Nearby primary school serving Dromiskin and surrounding rural communities.
Established secondary school in Dundalk, offering education for post-primary students.
Dundalk secondary school providing a broad academic and extracurricular programme.
Regional higher-education campus offering undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses.
Visit website ↗Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main north-south motorway linking the area with Dublin, Drogheda and Belfast.
Useful regional route connecting Dundalk with inland Louth and surrounding towns.
Intercity station with Dublin-Belfast services, reached by road from Blackrock.
Local and regional bus connections provide access to Dundalk and neighbouring communities.
Central Dundalk bus hub serving local, regional and longer-distance routes.
Amenities
Popular seafront for walks, views across Dundalk Bay and informal coastal recreation.
Convenient parking serving Fairways facilities and nearby shopping and leisure destinations.
Retail centre near Dundalk with supermarkets, shops and services for everyday needs.
Small local venues provide casual meals, drinks and a friendly village atmosphere.
Larger retail destination offering national stores, food outlets and practical household shopping.
Major nearby sports facility with pitches, fitness provision and community activities.
Public library offering books, study space, events and community services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation in the community.
Venue for local activities, classes, meetings and community-based events.
Coastal club associated with sailing and watersports on Dundalk Bay.
Independent shops, hospitality venues and services support day-to-day village life.
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