St Margarets Neighbourhood Guide
Dublin
About St Margarets
St Margarets is a largely rural and semi-rural locality in north County Dublin, just beyond Dublin Airport and close to the K67 corridor. It has a countryside feel, with scattered homes, farmland and established village-style pockets, while remaining within practical reach of Dublin city and the airport employment area. The area is well placed for access to Ballymun, Finglas, Swords, Tyrrelstown and the Northwest Business Park, although daily life is generally car-dependent and public transport is more limited than in established urban suburbs. Local education is centred on primary provision in and around St Margarets, with further school choices available in nearby Finglas, Ballymun, Swords and Blanchardstown. Residents typically use nearby villages and suburban centres for supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, banking and larger services; the airport and surrounding business parks also provide additional food and retail options. Traditional pubs and local hospitality are part of the wider north Dublin setting, though St Margarets itself is quieter than neighbouring urban districts. Open countryside, local GAA activity and proximity to Dublin Airport are among the area’s defining features, while the M50, M2 and airport roads make commuting by car relatively straightforward.
Property Market in St Margarets
Based on 1 property for sale in St Margarets
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in St Margarets
Schools
Local primary school serving children from St Margarets and surrounding rural communities.
Visit website ↗Established Dublin secondary school offering broad post-primary education, reachable by cross-city travel.
Community college providing secondary education and further learning opportunities nearby.
Large post-primary school serving Swords and wider north County Dublin communities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Major international airport nearby, with extensive bus connections and surrounding employment.
Key regional route linking St Margarets with Dublin Airport, Swords and north Dublin.
Strategic orbital route providing connections south, west and across the Dublin region.
Important north-west route towards Finglas, Ashbourne, Navan and the wider commuter belt.
Local and nearby services connect rural settlements with the airport and city routes.
Amenities
Small local centre with community facilities and everyday services for nearby residents.
Extensive airport shops, cafés, restaurants and passenger services close to the locality.
Major shopping centre offering supermarkets, fashion retailers, cafés, restaurants and cinema facilities.
Convenient north Dublin centre with supermarkets, shops, cafés and essential services.
Open rural surroundings provide space for walking, informal recreation and community events.
Nearby public leisure facility with fitness and sports amenities for local users.
Quiet traditional hospitality and casual dining are available across the surrounding north Dublin area.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting sporting participation and community activity.
Community venue hosting local activities, meetings and events for residents.
Nearby employment area accommodating offices, industrial units and service businesses.
Large concentration of aviation, transport, hospitality and logistics employers nearby.
Nearby golf and leisure venue serving north Dublin residents and visitors.
Nearby Areas
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