Glasthule Neighbourhood Guide
Dublin
About Glasthule
Glasthule is a compact, sought-after coastal village beside Dún Laoghaire, Sandycove and Glenageary in south Dublin, with an attractive mix of period homes, newer apartments and lively village streets. Living here means having the seafront, harbour and coastal walks close at hand, while the atmosphere remains more neighbourly and village-like than central Dún Laoghaire. Glasthule’s shops, cafés, restaurants and traditional pubs provide convenient day-to-day amenities, with further choice in Dún Laoghaire town centre. Families have several established primary and secondary schools within the wider area, including options in Dún Laoghaire, Monkstown and Blackrock. The DART at Dún Laoghaire and Sandycove & Glasthule provides a straightforward rail commute towards Dublin city, while frequent buses serve the coast road and surrounding suburbs. Leisure is a major attraction, from swimming at the Forty Foot and walks along the seafront to the People’s Park, harbour activities and nearby sports clubs. The area also benefits from recognisable local businesses and services, including Park Lane Vets, making Glasthule particularly appealing to residents who value coastal access, public transport and an active village centre.
Property Market in Glasthule
Based on 13 properties for sale in Glasthule
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Glasthule
Schools
Independent girls’ school in nearby Glenageary, offering education from junior through senior years.
Longstanding primary school located close to Dún Laoghaire town centre.
Well-known boys’ secondary school in nearby Monkstown, accessible from Glasthule.
Established boys’ school in Blackrock, within convenient reach by road and public transport.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local DART station linking the coast with Dún Laoghaire, Dublin city and northern suburbs.
Nearby major station offering frequent coastal rail services towards Bray and central Dublin.
Regular buses along Monkstown Road and the coast connect surrounding south Dublin neighbourhoods.
Key coastal route through Glasthule, Sandycove and Dún Laoghaire towards Dublin and Wicklow.
Amenities
Local veterinary practice providing animal healthcare services for Glasthule and surrounding neighbourhoods.
Visit website ↗Popular Victorian park near Dún Laoghaire with gardens, playgrounds and weekend market activity.
Iconic Sandycove swimming spot and bathing area beside Dublin Bay.
Extensive harbour offering seafront walks, boating activity and expansive bay views.
Modern Dún Laoghaire library and cultural venue with reading, events and public facilities.
Compact local centre with independent cafés, restaurants, food shops and everyday services.
Convenient town-centre shopping destination with supermarkets, services and retail outlets.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Prominent harbour-based sailing club with strong links to local coastal life.
Historic Dún Laoghaire sailing club overlooking the harbour and Dublin Bay.
Independent shops, cafés and restaurants form the area’s active everyday commercial centre.
Local organisation supporting participation in sport, physical activity and community wellbeing.
Properties For Sale near Glasthule
Nearby Areas
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