Longmile Road Neighbourhood Guide
Dublin
About Longmile Road
Long Mile Road is a busy inner-southwest Dublin corridor in D12, running between the Walkinstown area and the city-side industrial districts around Bluebell and Crumlin. Its character is practical and mixed-use rather than village-like, with established housing estates, employment land, showrooms, workshops and retail units lining or surrounding the main road. Residents have access to schools in Crumlin, Walkinstown and Drimnagh, while nearby areas provide a broader choice of primary and secondary education. The location suits commuters, with frequent Dublin Bus services along Long Mile Road and direct access towards the city, Tallaght and the M50 via the Naas Road and Walkinstown roundabout. Local shopping is centred on Walkinstown and nearby Crumlin, with supermarkets, pharmacies, cafés and everyday services, while larger retail provision is available at Ashleaf Shopping Centre and nearby retail parks. Bars and restaurants are more plentiful in neighbouring Crumlin, Walkinstown and Rialto than directly on the industrial stretches of Long Mile Road, with casual cafés and takeaways serving the surrounding workforce and residents. Leisure options include Brickfields Park, Lansdowne Valley Park and local sports facilities, while the area is also close to the Grand Canal, Richmond Park and the National Stadium. The neighbourhood is well placed for access to Dublin city centre, though traffic and road noise are considerations on the busiest sections of the corridor.
What’s in Longmile Road
Schools
Further-education college offering vocational and adult learning courses near Crumlin village.
Established further-education college on Clogher Road, serving learners across south Dublin.
Primary school serving boys from the surrounding Crumlin and Drimnagh neighbourhoods.
Hospital-based educational provision associated with Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin.
Local college provision includes childcare and community-focused programmes for adult learners.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Frequent services connect Walkinstown, Crumlin, the city centre and surrounding suburbs.
Major junction linking Long Mile Road with Walkinstown, the Naas Road and M50.
Strategic east-west route providing access towards the city, M50 and southwest Dublin.
Red Line stop offering rail access towards the city centre and Tallaght or Saggart.
Nearby Red Line stop serving industrial areas and southwest Dublin commuters.
Amenities
Neighbouring shopping centre with supermarket, cafés, services and everyday retail.
Local green space with sports pitches, walking areas and community recreation facilities.
Large Drimnagh park providing open space, pitches and informal walking routes.
Long-established pub near Walkinstown, popular for drinks, food and local gatherings.
Nearby village centre provides casual dining, takeaways, cafés and everyday food options.
Public library offering books, study space, events and community services.
Historic south Dublin venue hosting boxing, sporting events and large community occasions.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community football club providing youth and adult participation around southwest Dublin.
Crumlin-based GAA club offering Gaelic football, hurling and camogie activities.
Well-known local club supporting boxing training and youth participation.
Concentration of showrooms, garages, trade counters and industrial businesses along the corridor.
Local venue supporting activities, classes, meetings and neighbourhood organisations.
Nearby Areas
About this guide: This neighbourhood guide includes content generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence and images sourced from third-party platforms including Wikipedia. While we aim for accuracy, details such as local amenities, transport links, schools, and property data may change or contain errors. This content is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for independent verification. MyHome.ie accepts no liability for inaccuracies, omissions, or decisions made in reliance on this content.