Glenasmole Neighbourhood Guide
Dublin
About Glenasmole
Glenasmole is a rural, scenic valley in the Dublin Mountains, within the Tallaght area of south County Dublin and around the Bohernabreena Reservoirs. It has a strongly countryside character, with scattered homes, working farmland, wooded hillsides and long views, rather than a conventional built-up village centre. Residents enjoy quiet surroundings and direct access to walking routes, while relying on nearby Tallaght, Old Bawn and Rathfarnham for most everyday shopping, services and secondary education. Glenasmole National School provides local primary schooling, with additional schools available around Tallaght and the wider south Dublin suburbs. Public transport is limited within the valley, so a car is generally important; Dublin Bus services and Luas Red Line connections can be reached in the Tallaght area, with road access via Bohernabreena and the R113 towards Tallaght. Local social life is centred on community and sporting activity, with nearby pubs and restaurants in Bohernabreena, Firhouse and Tallaght rather than a dense Glenasmole hospitality scene. The reservoirs, Bohernabreena walks and surrounding Dublin Mountains offer excellent opportunities for walking, running, cycling and nature-watching. Glenasmole is best suited to people prioritising space, landscape and tranquillity while remaining within reach of Dublin’s south-western suburbs.
What’s in Glenasmole
Schools
Local primary school serving families in Glenasmole and the surrounding rural communities.
Visit website ↗Nearby primary school serving children from Bohernabreena and neighbouring south Dublin areas.
Multi-denominational primary school serving families around Firhouse and Tallaght.
Co-educational post-primary school serving students from Firhouse and surrounding districts.
Independent co-educational secondary school located near Edmondstown and Rathfarnham.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local buses connect nearby suburbs with Tallaght, Citywest and central Dublin.
Red Line terminus providing frequent light-rail services towards Dublin city centre.
Key roads linking Bohernabreena and Glenasmole with Tallaght and surrounding suburbs.
Convenient motorway access for journeys across Dublin and towards national routes.
Commuting times vary considerably, with car travel dependent on peak traffic conditions.
Amenities
Picturesque reservoirs and woodland paths popular for walking, running and nature outings.
Open mountain valley offering scenic walks, quiet roads and attractive countryside surroundings.
Nearby shopping, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, services and entertainment for everyday needs.
Public library offering books, study facilities, events and community services.
Leisure facilities including fitness, swimming and sports provision close to Glenasmole.
Traditional nearby pub providing food, drinks and a local meeting place.
Major hospital providing emergency, outpatient and wider healthcare services for south Dublin.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local community organisation supporting activities and facilities in the Glenasmole area.
Established Gaelic games club serving players and families across the surrounding community.
Community basketball club associated with the Bohernabreena and Tallaght area.
Local angling organisation connected with fishing and outdoor recreation around the reservoirs.
Important local employer and healthcare provider serving south-west Dublin communities.
Nearby Areas
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