About Dollymount
Dollymount is a coastal residential area on Dublin’s north side, occupying the peninsula between Dublin Bay and the Bull Island, with Clontarf to the south and Raheny, Kilbarrack and Sutton further north. It is best known for Dollymount Strand, the expansive beach and nature-rich landscape of Bull Island, giving the area an open, breezy feel that is unusual so close to the city centre. Housing is mainly established suburban, with a strong family and outdoor-recreation character, although the area is also popular with walkers, runners, swimmers and kitesurfers. Local day-to-day shopping and cafés are concentrated around nearby Clontarf, Fairview, Raheny and Howth Road rather than in a large standalone village centre. Residents can reach pubs, restaurants and coffee shops in Clontarf and Raheny, while Dublin city centre offers a much broader evening and cultural choice. Nearby schools include St Mary’s Secondary School, St Paul’s College and several primary schools in Clontarf and Raheny, with further educational options accessible by bus. Bus services along Howth Road and through Clontarf provide the main public transport connections, while nearby DART stations at Clontarf Road and Raheny support commuting towards the city and along the coast. Park Lawn Green and the Saint Gabriel’s Community Centre area provide useful local open-space and community reference points, alongside the beach, Bull Island Nature Reserve and the Royal Dublin Golf Club.
Property Market in Dollymount
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What’s in Dollymount
Schools
Girls’ secondary school serving north Dublin, accessible from Dollymount by local transport.
Well-established secondary school near Raheny, serving boys from surrounding northside neighbourhoods.
Primary school serving families around the Clontarf and Howth Road area.
Local primary school close to Clontarf, serving the established surrounding residential community.
Primary school option towards Sutton and Baldoyle, reachable from Dollymount by road and bus.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Frequent northside bus services connect Dollymount with the city centre and coastal suburbs.
Nearby DART station providing coastal rail services into central Dublin and north county Dublin.
DART stop serving Raheny and offering convenient citybound and northbound connections.
Important northside route linking Dollymount with Clontarf, Raheny, Sutton and Howth.
Local roads provide access to the strand, nature reserve, golf club and peninsula.
Amenities
Broad sandy beach popular for walking, swimming, watersports and views across Dublin Bay.
Visit website ↗Protected coastal landscape with dunes, birdlife, walking routes and extensive open space.
Local green space providing an informal outdoor area within the Dollymount residential setting.
Recognisable local community facility and access point serving nearby residents and activities.
Historic links course on Bull Island, known for challenging coastal golf and bay views.
Visit website ↗Popular seafront swimming and leisure facility on the nearby Clontarf waterfront.
Large Raheny park with gardens, walking paths, sports facilities and the Red Stables.
Established seafront pub and restaurant overlooking Dublin Bay near Dollymount.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Prominent local rugby club with strong youth, adult and community participation.
Long-established cricket club based at Castle Avenue, close to Dollymount.
Prestigious Bull Island golf club with a longstanding sporting and community presence.
Visit website ↗Local tennis club offering courts, coaching and competitive community sport.
Popular nearby venue for cafés, artisan traders, studios and weekend activities.
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