Navan Road Neighbourhood Guide
Dublin
About Navan Road
Navan Road is a well-established north-west Dublin corridor, stretching through a largely residential area between the Phoenix Park, Ashtown and the M50-side suburbs around D15. It combines older housing estates and mature streets with newer development around Rathborne and nearby Royal Canal communities, giving the area a practical, family-oriented feel. Residents have access to a broad choice of schools in neighbouring suburbs, while the National Sports Campus and local parks provide substantial leisure provision. The city centre is reachable by bus, and nearby rail and Luas services offer useful alternatives for commuting, although journey times depend on the exact section of Navan Road and traffic conditions. Rathborne Village supplies everyday shopping, cafés and services, with larger retail centres available at Blanchardstown and Finglas. Local social life is spread across pubs, restaurants and cafés in Rathborne, Ashtown, Castleknock and Phibsborough rather than concentrated in one village centre. The Phoenix Park, Royal Canal and Tolka Valley are important nearby recreational assets, while Croke Park and Dublin city attractions are within straightforward reach. The area also benefits from proximity to Connolly Hospital and the National Sports Campus at Abbotstown.
Property Market in Navan Road
Based on 18 properties for sale in Navan Road
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Navan Road
Schools
Specialist educational provision serving children and young people with additional needs.
Well-established secondary school accessible from the Navan Road and surrounding north-west suburbs.
Catholic secondary school serving boys from Cabra and nearby Dublin neighbourhoods.
Primary school serving families in the wider Castleknock and Carpenterstown area.
Large co-educational post-primary school serving Castleknock and neighbouring D15 communities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Frequent routes connect the corridor with Dublin city centre and surrounding suburbs.
Commuter rail station providing access towards Dublin city, Maynooth and western suburbs.
Green Line interchange linking north-west Dublin with the city centre and south Dublin.
Major orbital route accessible from D15, connecting Dublin’s northern, western and southern suburbs.
Popular walking and cycling route running east-west alongside the Royal Canal.
Amenities
Convenient parking serving Rathborne Village shops, cafés and everyday local services.
Neighbourhood centre with convenience retail, cafés, restaurants and residential services.
Vast historic park offering walking, cycling, sports pitches and Dublin Zoo nearby.
Major Abbotstown facility hosting sports organisations, training venues and community activities.
Large shopping and leisure destination with extensive retail, dining and cinema facilities.
Popular local pub and gastropub near Carpenterstown, with food and drinks.
Major public hospital providing acute, outpatient and emergency healthcare services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Provides local services, facilities and community supports across the wider D15 area.
Home to national sporting bodies, elite training facilities and accessible sports provision.
Prominent local Gaelic games club serving families across Castleknock and nearby communities.
Large Dublin GAA club with teams and facilities near Castleknock and Carpenterstown.
Supports local community engagement and neighbourhood matters around Rathborne’s residential developments.
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