About Killiney
Killiney is an affluent, leafy south Dublin coastal suburb in the Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown area, stretching from the foothills of the Dublin Mountains towards Killiney Bay. It is known for large mature gardens, quiet residential roads and attractive views, with Killiney Hill and its wooded park providing one of the area’s defining landmarks. Daily life is peaceful and community-oriented, although the neighbouring centres of Dalkey, Glenageary, Ballybrack and Cabinteely provide a wider choice of shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants. Families have access to established primary and secondary schools across the surrounding suburbs, while nearby colleges and schools in Dún Laoghaire broaden the options. Killiney DART station offers rail connections along the coast towards Dublin city and Bray, while Dublin Bus routes and the N11 provide practical commuting alternatives. Local shopping is focused on convenience facilities and nearby Ballybrack Shopping Centre, with larger Tesco provision close by. Residents are also within easy reach of the coast, People’s Park in Dún Laoghaire, Dalkey village and a range of golf, tennis, GAA and walking facilities.
Property Market in Killiney
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What’s in Killiney
Schools
Established primary school serving boys in the nearby Cabinteely and Johnstown area.
Girls’ primary school providing local education near Cabinteely and Killiney.
Nearby primary-school provision should be checked by address and current admissions boundaries.
Well-known girls’ secondary school in Killiney, serving the surrounding south Dublin area.
Visit website ↗Established girls’ secondary school located in nearby Dalkey, within easy reach of Killiney.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Coastal DART station linking Killiney with Dún Laoghaire, Dublin city and Bray.
Local routes connect Killiney and neighbouring suburbs with Dún Laoghaire and Dublin.
Major southbound corridor providing access towards Dublin city, Bray and the M50.
Orbital motorway reached via the N11, connecting south Dublin with wider routes.
Airport journeys generally require connecting through central Dublin or nearby major corridors.
Amenities
Local pharmacy serving everyday prescriptions, healthcare needs and personal-care purchases.
Convenient supermarket provision for regular groceries and household shopping nearby.
Visit website ↗Neighbouring local centre with shops and services serving Ballybrack and surrounding communities.
Wooded hill park with scenic walks, viewpoints and views across Dublin Bay.
Nearby village centre known for independent shops, cafés, restaurants and traditional pubs.
Popular Victorian park with landscaped grounds, playground facilities and a weekend market.
Pebbly coastal beach offering views across the bay and access to seaside walks.
Visit website ↗Local Clubs & Businesses
Local golf club offering a scenic course in the foothills above Killiney.
Prominent community GAA club serving families across Dalkey, Killiney and surrounding areas.
Community tennis club providing courts and recreational membership near Killiney Hill.
Established local football club serving juvenile and adult players across south Dublin.
Popular nearby Dalkey pub and restaurant, known for drinks and casual dining.
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