About Blackrock
Blackrock is an established, affluent coastal suburb in south Dublin, centred on Main Street and extending towards the seafront between Booterstown and Monkstown. It has a lively village feel, with attractive period homes, apartments, mature streets and convenient access to both Dublin city and Dún Laoghaire. Residents have a broad choice of education nearby, including Blackrock College and its associated schools, St Andrew’s College, Sion Hill and the School of Rock, while UCD is readily accessible in neighbouring Belfield. Blackrock Station provides frequent DART services north towards the city centre and south along the coast, and Dublin Bus routes, the N11 and M50 support commuting beyond the immediate area. Main Street and Blackrock Shopping Centre provide everyday shopping, with Aldi, Bookstation and Blackrock Post Office among the recognisable local facilities. The area is well served for cafés, restaurants and pubs, with options around Main Street and nearby Monkstown, while the seafront, Temple Park and Blackrock Park provide space for walking, play and recreation. Local landmarks include the Victorian-era Blackrock Baths area, the harbour and the Martello tower, and the suburb has an active community life supported by sports clubs, schools and businesses.
Property Market in Blackrock
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What’s in Blackrock
Schools
Music tuition and performance school offering lessons and creative programmes for children and adults.
Visit website ↗Long-established independent boys’ secondary school located near the centre of Blackrock.
Visit website ↗Independent girls’ secondary school on Cross Avenue, serving students from the surrounding area.
Co-educational independent school in Booterstown, close to Blackrock’s northern boundary.
Major university campus in nearby Belfield, with extensive academic and sporting facilities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗DART station providing frequent coastal rail services to Dublin city and southern suburbs.
Regular routes connect Blackrock with the city centre, Dún Laoghaire, Stillorgan and beyond.
Important south Dublin corridor giving road access towards the city and south county.
Orbital motorway accessible from the area for journeys across Dublin and beyond.
Amenities
Local green space providing an accessible setting for walks, play and informal recreation.
Convenient parking serving the village’s shops, services and nearby Main Street businesses.
Popular local bookshop and stationery retailer serving Blackrock and surrounding communities.
Visit website ↗Discount supermarket providing convenient everyday groceries close to the town centre.
Visit website ↗Local postal and everyday service counter in the central Blackrock shopping area.
Visit website ↗Large coastal park beside the DART line, with paths, lawns and playground facilities.
Visit website ↗Independent market-style destination with small traders, food and distinctive local character.
Visit website ↗Concentration of independent cafés, restaurants, takeaways and pubs around the village centre.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community rugby club with youth and adult teams serving the wider south Dublin area.
Local football club offering community participation and competitive teams across age groups.
Established local club providing lawn bowling and social activities for members.
Independent sellers and small businesses contribute to the area’s distinctive market atmosphere.
Neighbourhood pubs around Main Street provide informal meeting places and traditional hospitality.
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