About Swords
Swords is a substantial, well-connected town in north County Dublin, centred around Swords Castle and a busy mix of established residential neighbourhoods, newer developments and town-centre shopping. It has a practical, family-oriented feel, while Dublin Airport and the M1 corridor bring an unusually strong commuter and employment connection. Local education includes established primary and secondary schools, with school-related services such as The Old Schoolhouse and Pat O'Farrell Schoolwear also serving families in the area. Dublin Bus routes connect Swords with the city, Dublin Airport and neighbouring communities, while the M1 and nearby Dublin Port Tunnel provide direct road access; proposed MetroLink is intended to further improve rail connectivity in the future. The town centre and nearby Pavilions Shopping Centre provide supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, pubs, services and a cinema, with additional dining around Main Street and Airside. Green spaces include Castle Park and Glasmore Parks Green, while Swords also benefits from sports clubs, community facilities and easy access to Malahide, Donabate and the north Dublin coastline. Parking facilities including Car Park F, Car Park C & D and Car Park E support access to the town-centre shopping and civic area, and McCabes Pharmacy provides a familiar local healthcare and retail service.
Property Market in Swords
Based on 118 properties for sale in Swords
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Swords
Schools
A locally recognised school-related facility serving families in and around Swords.
Visit website ↗Large post-primary school serving Swords and surrounding north Dublin communities.
Multi-denominational primary school serving local families in the expanding town.
Visit website ↗Established primary school serving children in the Swords area.
Local schoolwear business supplying uniforms for schools across the surrounding area.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Frequent services connect Swords with Dublin city, the airport and neighbouring suburbs.
Major international airport immediately south of Swords, convenient for work and travel.
Primary north-south route linking Swords with Dublin, Drogheda and Belfast.
Fast strategic road connection towards Dublin Port and the city’s southern approaches.
Planned rail link is intended to connect Dublin Airport and Swords with the city.
Amenities
Historic town-centre castle beside attractive open space and walking areas.
Major shopping centre with retailers, cafés, restaurants, services and entertainment.
Visit website ↗Popular retail and leisure destination near the airport and M1 interchange.
Local green open space providing everyday recreation within the residential area.
Community pharmacy providing prescriptions, healthcare advice and everyday retail products.
Town-centre parking facility serving nearby shops, services and civic destinations.
Central parking provision convenient for Swords town-centre visits.
Additional town-centre car parking serving local retail and amenities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Key local commercial destination supporting retail, dining and family entertainment.
Established local football club with teams and activities for the community.
Nearby community club reflecting the area’s access to north Dublin coastal waters.
Local rugby club providing playing, training and social opportunities.
Town-centre commercial area with everyday retailers, cafés, restaurants and professional services.
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