About Rathmines
Rathmines is a lively, well-established south Dublin suburb in D06, centred on Rathmines Road and extending towards Portobello, Ranelagh and Harold’s Cross. It combines handsome Victorian and Edwardian homes with busy shopping streets, apartments and a strong student and young-professional presence. Residents have straightforward access to Dublin city centre by frequent buses, while the Luas Green Line is available from nearby stops in Ranelagh and Beechwood. Rathmines has a broad everyday retail offer, including supermarkets, pharmacies and independent shops, alongside cafés, restaurants and traditional pubs around Rathmines Road and the Swan Centre. The Swan Leisure centre provides fitness and swimming facilities, and nearby green spaces include Palmerston Park, Dartmouth Square and the Grand Canal at Portobello. Education options in and around the area include local primary and secondary schools, with Trinity College Dublin and UCD also readily accessible by public transport. Rathmines is particularly convenient for city commuting, with Harold’s Cross, Portobello, Leeson Street and Ranelagh all close by, as well as cultural and nightlife options in central Dublin.
Property Market in Rathmines
Based on 45 properties for sale in Rathmines
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Rathmines
Schools
Local driving tuition provider serving learners in Rathmines and surrounding south Dublin districts.
Established girls’ secondary school located close to Rathmines Road and Swan Centre.
Catholic secondary school serving students from Rathmines and neighbouring south Dublin communities.
Primary school on Kildare Place, conveniently located near Rathmines and Ranelagh.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Frequent Dublin Bus services connect Rathmines with the city centre and suburbs.
Nearby Green Line stop providing access towards central Dublin, Sandyford and Brides Glen.
Green Line stop near Ranelagh, useful for city-centre and south Dublin journeys.
Central bus stops serve routes along the principal shopping and residential thoroughfare.
Named local map location on the Rathmines area’s established commercial streets.
Amenities
Main local retail centre with shops, services and everyday conveniences for residents.
Well-known food retailer offering quality groceries and prepared food near the area.
Visit website ↗Local pharmacy providing prescriptions, health products and everyday personal-care services.
Visit website ↗Casual Mexican-style restaurant offering burritos, bowls and quick takeaway meals.
Visit website ↗Recognisable local commercial building within Rathmines’ mixed urban streetscape.
Service area supporting businesses and deliveries at the Swan Centre complex.
Fitness and aquatic centre offering gym facilities, classes and swimming provision.
Visit website ↗Attractive nearby park with mature trees, lawns and space for recreation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local athletics club offering training and competition opportunities for different age groups.
Community performing-arts organisation staging musical theatre productions in south Dublin.
Visit website ↗Public library providing books, study space, events and community services locally.
Visit website ↗Popular Rathmines bar and entertainment venue with live music and sports screenings.
Specialist food business valued for groceries, deli products and quality ingredients.
Visit website ↗Properties For Sale near Rathmines
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