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Lucan Neighbourhood Guide

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About Lucan

Lucan is a substantial suburban town in west County Dublin, beside the River Liffey and close to Leixlip, Adamstown and Clonsilla. It combines established residential streets and newer housing with village-style services, making it popular with families and commuters. Local education includes a broad choice of primary and secondary schools, while School Days provides an early-years and childcare option. Shopping is centred on Lucan Village, Lucan Shopping Centre and SuperValu, with pharmacies, cafés, takeaways and everyday services close at hand. Residents can find pubs and restaurants around the village, including traditional local venues and casual dining, while nearby Liffey Valley offers a much wider retail, restaurant and cinema selection. Green space and recreation include Lucan Park, Tara Park, Lucan Parkour Park and facilities at Lynch's Park Community Centre. Dublin Bus services connect the area with the city and surrounding suburbs, with rail options available from Adamstown and nearby Leixlip, while the N4 and M50 provide practical road access for commuters. Notable local landmarks include the historic Lucan House and the village’s riverside setting, with community life supported by sports clubs, schools and local businesses.

Property Market in Lucan

Based on 94 properties for sale in Lucan

€475,000
Median asking price
avg €502,427
€280k – €1.1m
Price range
3
Avg bedrooms
2
Avg bathrooms
111 m²
Avg floor area
C
Most common BER
61
New listings
last 3 months

Property types

27 (29%)
14 (15%)
12 (13%)
12 (13%)
9 (10%)
Other20 (21%)

Bedrooms

1 bed3 (3%)
2 bed14 (15%)
3 bed51 (55%)
4 bed19 (21%)
5+ bed5 (5%)

New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.

What’s in Lucan

Schools

early years and childcare

Early-years childcare and preschool provision serving families in the Lucan area.

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primary

Established primary school serving boys from Lucan and surrounding residential neighbourhoods.

primary

Long-established girls’ primary school close to Lucan village and local amenities.

secondary

Mixed secondary school providing post-primary education for local students.

secondary

Local community college offering broad post-primary education and extracurricular activities.

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bus

Frequent routes link Lucan with Dublin city, Liffey Valley and neighbouring suburbs.

rail

Commuter rail station providing services towards Dublin city and Kildare destinations.

rail

Nearby commuter station serving Leixlip and journeys towards Dublin and Maynooth.

road

Major regional route connecting Lucan with the M50, Dublin and western suburbs.

transport and family attraction

Family-oriented local venue and activity destination referenced in Lucan’s amenities.

transport-related landmark

Recognisable nearby place associated with local rail and community surroundings.

Amenities

park and leisure

Outdoor parkour and fitness facility offering active recreation for children and teenagers.

community centre

Community hub hosting local activities, programmes and facilities for residents.

park

Neighbourhood green space providing informal recreation, play and walking opportunities.

supermarket

Convenient supermarket for groceries and everyday shopping in the local area.

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healthcare and pharmacy

Community pharmacy providing prescriptions, healthcare advice and everyday personal-care essentials.

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parking and local facility

Central parking facility supporting access to Lucan village and nearby services.

shopping and leisure

Large nearby centre with retail stores, restaurants, cinema and family entertainment.

landmark and heritage

Historic house and estate associated with Lucan’s riverside heritage and local identity.

Local Clubs & Businesses

sports club

Prominent local GAA club offering Gaelic football, hurling and community participation.

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sports club

Athletics club supporting running, track and field across junior and adult groups.

sports club

Community rugby club providing playing and coaching opportunities for multiple age groups.

hospitality

Cluster of traditional pubs, cafés and casual restaurants serving residents and visitors.

library and community

Public library offering books, study space, events and community services.

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Nearby Areas

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