About Rathcoole
Rathcoole is a village in south-west County Dublin, situated just off the N7 corridor between Citywest, Saggart and Newcastle, with rural surroundings extending towards Brittas and Kilteel. It has a settled, family-oriented character, combining established housing with newer development and easy access to the wider Citywest and Naas Road areas. Local schooling includes primary provision in the village, while secondary and further education options are available in nearby Citywest, Saggart, Clondalkin and Tallaght. Commuters are well placed for the N7 and M50, and Dublin Bus services connect Rathcoole with Saggart, Citywest, Tallaght and the city; the Luas Red Line is accessible from nearby Citywest or Saggart stops. Rathcoole village provides everyday shopping and services, including Rathcoole Post Office, with additional retail, supermarkets and restaurants available at Citywest Shopping Centre and the surrounding business district. Residents can choose from local pubs, cafés and restaurants in Rathcoole and nearby Saggart, while the area’s open countryside offers attractive walking and cycling opportunities. Dawson Park is a notable local sporting hub, and Beech Park Golf Club provides a nearby leisure option, with family amenities and community facilities adding to the village’s practical appeal.
Property Market in Rathcoole
Based on 24 properties for sale in Rathcoole
Property types
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What’s in Rathcoole
Schools
Local primary school serving Rathcoole and surrounding south-west Dublin communities.
Mixed post-primary school in nearby Saggart, serving local secondary students.
Primary school in Citywest providing mixed, multi-denominational education.
Large mixed secondary school serving Citywest and neighbouring communities.
Established girls’ secondary school in nearby Clondalkin, accessible from Rathcoole.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route towards Dublin, Naas and the M50 motorway network.
Major orbital motorway reachable via the N7, linking Dublin suburbs and key routes.
Bus service connecting Rathcoole with Clondalkin, Dublin city and surrounding areas.
Red Line terminus providing rail access towards Tallaght and central Dublin.
Nearby Red Line stop serving Citywest business, retail and residential districts.
Amenities
Village postal service handling everyday postal and selected retail transactions.
Visit website ↗Nearby retail centre with supermarkets, shops, cafés and essential services.
Well-known traditional pub and restaurant on the N7 near Rathcoole.
Local green space providing room for recreation, walking and informal play.
Nearby fitness and leisure facility serving residents and Citywest workers.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community club based at Dawson Park, supporting hurling and camogie locally.
Local venue supporting activities, classes, meetings and neighbourhood events.
Gaelic games club providing sporting and social activities for local members.
Established golf club offering memberships, competitions and clubhouse facilities nearby.
Visit website ↗Convenient local businesses provide groceries, services and everyday shopping needs.
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