Balgriffin Neighbourhood Guide
Dublin
About Balgriffin
Balgriffin is a growing residential locality in north Dublin, close to Clongriffin, Clarehall, Donaghmede, Malahide and the Dublin coast. The area has a suburban, family-oriented feel, with newer housing developments alongside older local roads and open green spaces. Parkside Park provides an important everyday amenity for walking, play and informal recreation, while larger shopping and leisure facilities are available a short distance away in Clarehall and Donaghmede. Clarehall Shopping Centre is the main nearby retail destination, with Tesco, cafés, services and everyday conveniences, and Clarehall Post Office and McCabes Pharmacy add useful local services. Residents can reach Dublin city and surrounding employment areas by Dublin Bus and nearby rail stations at Clongriffin and Portmarnock, while the M50, M1 and Dublin Airport are accessible by road. There are several primary and secondary schools in the wider Balgriffin, Belmayne, Donaghmede and Malahide area, making the locality practical for families. Restaurants, takeaways and pubs are concentrated mainly around Clarehall, Donaghmede, Malahide and the nearby Northern Cross, with coastal walks and Malahide’s village amenities also within easy reach.
Property Market in Balgriffin
Based on 35 properties for sale in Balgriffin
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Balgriffin
Schools
An Educate Together primary school serving families in the nearby Belmayne and north Dublin area.
Visit website ↗A local post-primary school serving students from Belmayne and surrounding north Dublin neighbourhoods.
Provides community-based education and family services within the wider north Dublin catchment.
A large co-educational secondary school serving Malahide and nearby north Dublin communities.
A nearby primary school serving children from Donaghmede and adjoining residential areas.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Connect Balgriffin with Clarehall, Donaghmede, the city centre and surrounding suburbs.
DART and commuter rail station providing services south towards Dublin and northwards.
Nearby DART station serving Portmarnock, Malahide, Dublin city and coastal suburbs.
Major orbital route linking north Dublin with the west, south and national road network.
Convenient road access towards the airport, city outskirts and destinations across Ireland.
Amenities
Local green space providing paths, open areas and everyday outdoor recreation for residents.
Nearby shopping centre with retail units, services, food options and convenient local facilities.
Visit website ↗Large supermarket providing groceries, household essentials and convenient everyday shopping.
Local pharmacy providing prescriptions, healthcare advice and a range of personal-care products.
Neighbourhood postal service handling parcels, letters and standard post-office transactions.
Visit website ↗Nearby village offers cafés, restaurants, pubs, shops, marina access and coastal walks.
Established local centre with supermarkets, shops, food outlets, services and community facilities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local discount retailer at Clarehall providing household goods, gifts and everyday value purchases.
Neighbourhood venue supporting local activities, classes, meetings and community-based services.
Local resident networks supporting community events, neighbourhood initiatives and family activities.
Established nearby club offering rugby, youth development and community sporting activities.
Convenient nearby food outlets provide casual meals, coffee, takeaway and everyday social options.
Properties For Sale near Balgriffin
Properties To Rent near Balgriffin
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