About Glasthule
Glasthule is a compact, established coastal village between Dún Laoghaire and Sandycove in south Dublin, with Glenageary close by. It has a settled, community-minded feel, combining period homes and apartments with a lively village main street and easy access to the sea. Daily life is convenient, with independent shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and services clustered around Glasthule Road, while the larger retail and cultural offer of Dún Laoghaire is nearby. Families have a range of primary and secondary schools within the surrounding area, and the locality is well placed for commuting by DART and Dublin Bus. Seafront walks, the Forty Foot, Sandycove beach and Dún Laoghaire harbour provide distinctive leisure options, while nearby parks include People's Park and Sandycove's coastal open spaces. Residents can also make use of local swimming, sailing and sports clubs, with the harbour and coastal setting shaping much of the area's character. The result is a walkable, well-connected neighbourhood with a strong village identity and excellent access to south Dublin amenities.
Property Market in Glasthule
Based on 16 properties for sale in Glasthule
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What’s in Glasthule
Schools
Independent co-educational school on the Glasthule Road, serving pupils from primary through secondary level.
Irish-medium primary school in Monkstown, serving families across the surrounding coastal communities.
French international school in Foxrock, accessible from Glasthule by road and public transport.
Catholic primary school in Dún Laoghaire, convenient for families living around Glasthule.
Visit website ↗Girls’ secondary school in Blackrock, within practical commuting distance of the locality.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Nearby DART station providing frequent coastal rail services towards Dublin city and Bray.
Main local rail station with frequent services and access to harbour-side Dún Laoghaire.
Local bus services connect Glasthule with Dún Laoghaire, Blackrock and central Dublin.
Important south Dublin corridor linking the area with the city, suburbs and M50.
Harbour transport setting with bus, rail and coastal connections nearby, though ferry services vary.
Amenities
Local veterinary practice serving Glasthule and neighbouring Dún Laoghaire households.
Visit website ↗Attractive Victorian park beside Dún Laoghaire harbour, with gardens, paths and weekend market activity.
Famous bathing spot at Sandycove, offering year-round sea swimming and coastal views.
Small sheltered beach near the Martello tower, popular for swimming and seaside walks.
Modern public library with reading facilities, cultural events and panoramic harbour views.
Distinctive maritime museum housed in the former Mariners’ Church in nearby Dún Laoghaire.
Convenient local supermarket supporting everyday shopping within the village centre.
Regenerated coastal amenity with sea access, walking routes and extensive harbour promenades.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local authority network supporting physical activity, recreation and community sports programmes.
Harbour-based sailing organisation reflecting the area's strong coastal and maritime tradition.
Neighbouring racquet club offering tennis and community sporting activities near the coast.
Independent cafés, food shops, restaurants and services create the village's distinctive local economy.
Historic Dún Laoghaire yacht club overlooking the harbour and supporting active sailing programmes.
Properties For Sale near Glasthule
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