Ashtown Neighbourhood Guide
Dublin
About Ashtown
Ashtown is a mostly residential north-west Dublin locality in D15, positioned between the Navan Road, Cabra, Finglas and the wider Phoenix Park and Abbotstown area. It has a practical, suburban feel, with established housing, newer apartment and estate development, and good access to sizeable green spaces. Local education includes specialist provision at Rosary School for the Deaf and Saint Mary’s School for Deaf Girls, while primary and secondary options are also available in neighbouring Cabra, Navan Road and Finglas. Commuting is a strong feature: Ashtown railway station provides services towards Dublin city and Maynooth, while Dublin Bus routes along the Navan Road and nearby corridors connect with the city centre and Blanchardstown. The area has everyday shopping and services around Ashtown and nearby Cabra, with larger retail choice available at Blanchardstown Centre. Residents can use Crescent Park, Cabra Parkside Community Sports Centre and the extensive Phoenix Park for recreation, while the National Sports Campus at Abbotstown is close by. Food and drink options are generally concentrated along the Navan Road and in neighbouring Cabra, with cafés, takeaways and traditional pubs providing informal local options. Overall, Ashtown suits residents seeking relatively accessible suburban living, green space and straightforward city commuting without being far from established north-west Dublin communities.
Property Market in Ashtown
Based on 46 properties for sale in Ashtown
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Ashtown
Schools
Specialist educational provision for deaf and hard-of-hearing pupils in the Ashtown area.
Specialist school providing education and support for deaf and hard-of-hearing girls.
Established secondary school serving students from Cabra and surrounding north-west Dublin neighbourhoods.
Specialist school in Cabra serving children with additional educational and support needs.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Commuter rail station serving Dublin city, Maynooth and intermediate stations.
Frequent city-bound and westbound buses operate along the nearby Navan Road corridor.
The M50 is accessible westward, linking Ashtown with Dublin Airport and national routes.
Major arterial route connecting Ashtown with the city centre, Cabra and west Dublin.
International airport reachable by road and bus connections from north-west Dublin.
Amenities
Local green space providing open areas for walking, play and informal recreation.
Community sports facility offering local recreation and organised physical activities.
Visit website ↗Large historic park nearby with walking routes, playing fields and visitor attractions.
Major Abbotstown sports complex hosting national governing bodies and sporting facilities.
Convenient local centre for everyday retail, services and community-oriented shopping.
Large regional shopping centre with extensive retail, dining and entertainment choices.
Traditional pub on the Navan Road offering drinks and casual food.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local centre supporting sports participation, recreation and community activities.
Visit website ↗Abbotstown-based hub for Irish high-performance sport and national sporting organisations.
Local commercial hub accommodating offices and small businesses near Ashtown station.
Community football club operating in the wider Phoenix Park and north-west Dublin area.
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