About Windy Arbour
Windy Arbour is a compact, established south Dublin neighbourhood in D14, positioned between Clonskeagh, Dundrum and Goatstown, with the River Dodder and the foothills of the Dublin Mountains within easy reach. It has a settled, residential character, combining older houses, mature gardens and newer apartment developments with convenient access to UCD and the larger shopping and leisure centre at Dundrum. Local education is well represented by nearby primary and secondary schools, while UCD adds a major university campus and a wide range of sporting and cultural facilities. The Luas Green Line at Windy Arbour provides a particularly useful link towards Dundrum, Sandyford and central Dublin, supplemented by frequent Dublin Bus services along Dundrum Road and nearby routes. Everyday shopping is available locally and in Dundrum, where residents also find supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, bars and services. The area is close to parks, Dodder walks and UCD’s extensive grounds, making it attractive to walkers, runners, students and families. For nightlife and dining, Dundrum offers the broadest choice, while nearby villages such as Goatstown and Clonskeagh provide smaller cafés, pubs and local businesses.
What’s in Windy Arbour
Schools
Catholic senior primary school serving pupils in the wider Meadowmount and Ballinteer area.
Independent co-educational school set on extensive grounds near Ballinteer.
Independent girls’ school in Milltown, with primary and secondary education.
Large university campus nearby, offering extensive academic, sporting and cultural facilities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Green Line stop providing direct services towards Dundrum, Sandyford and central Dublin.
Nearby Green Line interchange for Dundrum Town Centre and surrounding neighbourhoods.
Frequent bus services connect Windy Arbour with city-centre and south Dublin destinations.
Important local routes linking the area with Dundrum, UCD, Stillorgan and central Dublin.
Amenities
Major shopping and leisure destination with retailers, restaurants, cafés, cinema and services.
Large university sports facility offering gyms, pitches, courts, pools and fitness classes.
Historic Dundrum estate with gardens, farm experiences, café and seasonal family activities.
Established parkland golf club beside the River Dodder, close to Windy Arbour.
Popular riverside pub and restaurant on the Milltown side of the Dodder.
Public library providing books, study facilities, events and community services.
Riverside walking and cycling routes offering attractive access towards Dublin’s southern suburbs.
Local Clubs & Businesses
University association football club based at UCD’s Belfield campus.
University rugby club with training and fixtures at the Belfield sports grounds.
Local tennis club serving members in the Windy Arbour and Dundrum area.
Community athletics club offering training for junior and adult members.
Broad concentration of national retailers, independent services, cafés and food businesses nearby.
Nearby Areas
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