About Ticknock
Ticknock is a predominantly rural and low-density area on Dublin’s southern foothills, within the D16 area and close to the Dublin Mountains. It is best known for Ticknock Forest, mountain scenery and extensive walking and mountain-biking trails, giving the locality a distinctly outdoors-oriented character despite being within reach of the city. Housing is a mixture of detached homes, one-off rural properties and nearby suburban development towards Sandyford, Stepaside and Ballinteer. There are no large schools or shopping streets in Ticknock itself, so families generally use schools and services in Sandyford, Dundrum, Ballinteer, Rathfarnham and Stepaside. Sandyford Business District and Dundrum provide substantial employment, retail, dining and leisure options, while local pubs and restaurants are more commonly found in neighbouring villages and suburbs. Public transport is limited within the forest and upper foothills, making a car useful; nearby bus corridors, Luas services at Balally and Dundrum, and the M50 provide wider connections. Residents have particularly easy access to outdoor recreation, including Ticknock Forest, Three Rock Mountain and nearby Dublin Mountains routes, while sports clubs and community facilities are concentrated in the surrounding suburban areas.
Property Market in Ticknock
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What’s in Ticknock
Schools
Catholic primary school serving senior pupils in the nearby Ballinteer area.
Junior primary school providing local education for younger children.
Mixed community secondary school serving Ballinteer and surrounding south Dublin neighbourhoods.
Independent girls’ secondary school located near Sandyford Business District.
Major university campus accessible from Ticknock via south Dublin road and bus routes.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regular services connect nearby suburbs with Dundrum, the city centre and surrounding areas.
Green Line stop providing access towards central Dublin and Brides Glen.
Green Line station beside Dundrum Town Centre and local transport connections.
Nearby orbital motorway provides links across Dublin and towards national routes.
Local roads connect the foothills with Sandyford, Stepaside, Glenasmole and the city suburbs.
Amenities
Popular Coillte forest with marked walking routes, viewpoints and mountain-bike trails.
Large shopping and leisure centre with shops, restaurants, cinema and everyday services.
Major employment hub with offices, cafés, restaurants, hotels and supporting services.
Historic Dublin Mountains pub known for traditional atmosphere, food and live entertainment.
Long-established pub near Stepaside offering drinks, food and a relaxed local setting.
Working farm and heritage estate with gardens, trails, café and visitor activities.
Major racing and events venue near Sandyford, with concerts and hospitality facilities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Extensive purpose-built trails attracting mountain bikers from across Dublin.
Established local Gaelic games club serving Ballinteer and neighbouring communities.
Rathfarnham-based club offering Gaelic football, hurling and camogie activities.
Community athletics club providing training and competition for different ages and abilities.
Local venue hosting activities, classes, meetings and community programmes.
Nearby Areas
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