About Ballinteer
Ballinteer is a well-established, mainly residential suburb in south Dublin, within the D16 area and close to Dundrum, Rathfarnham, Ballyboden, Knocklyon, Sandyford and the Dublin Mountains. It has a settled, family-oriented feel, with established estates, schools, local shops and generous access to green space. Education provision includes several primary schools in and around Ballinteer, while secondary options are available in nearby Rathfarnham, Terenure and Dundrum. The area is served by Dublin Bus routes, with the Luas Green Line accessible at Dundrum and Balally, and the M50 and N11 providing useful road connections for commuters. Ballinteer Shopping Centre and the local post office provide everyday services, while Dundrum Town Centre is a short journey away for larger-scale shopping, dining and entertainment. Residents are particularly close to Marlay Park, with its walking routes, playgrounds, sports facilities and weekend farmers’ market, and to the foothills around Ticknock. Local dining and socialising are centred on neighbourhood pubs, cafés and restaurants in Ballinteer, Dundrum and Rathfarnham rather than a single large nightlife district. Notable nearby amenities include Ballinteer House, the Park Maintenance Depot and the Marlay Park Grange Road Car Park, while clubs and community organisations make the area active beyond normal working hours.
Property Market in Ballinteer
Based on 31 properties for sale in Ballinteer
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What’s in Ballinteer
Schools
Catholic senior primary school serving children from Ballinteer and surrounding south Dublin neighbourhoods.
Well-known girls’ secondary school within straightforward reach of Ballinteer and Rathfarnham.
Independent co-educational school on the M50 side of Ballinteer near Dundrum.
Co-educational secondary school in Kilmacud, convenient for families near Sandyford.
Major university campus accessible by road and bus from Ballinteer and the D16 area.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Frequent routes connect Ballinteer with the city centre, Dundrum, Rathfarnham and Tallaght.
Green Line stop offering rail access towards central Dublin and northside destinations.
Nearby Green Line station serving commuters travelling through Dundrum and Sandyford.
Strategic orbital motorway connection linking south Dublin with the wider national road network.
Important southbound and citybound arterial route, reachable via Dundrum and Sandyford.
Amenities
Large historic park with sports pitches, playgrounds, walking routes and regular community events.
Main parking facility serving visitors to Marlay Park and its extensive leisure amenities.
Local neighbourhood centre providing everyday retail, food, services and convenient community facilities.
Local postal and government-service counter serving residents across the surrounding estates.
Visit website ↗Historic local house associated with the Ballinteer area and its established suburban setting.
Municipal facility supporting the upkeep of local parks and public open spaces.
Large shopping and entertainment destination with retailers, restaurants, cinema and other services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Established local GAA club offering Gaelic games and community activities for different ages.
Weekly timed five-kilometre community run held in the park for all abilities.
Recognisable local venue and landmark within Ballinteer’s established residential surroundings.
Cluster of independent and everyday local traders serving nearby residents and families.
Local athletics club providing training and competition opportunities across a range of ages.
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