Dunmore Road Neighbourhood Guide
Waterford
About Dunmore Road
Dunmore Road is a popular, established suburban area on Waterford’s eastern side, extending from the city towards the coastal village of Dunmore East and close to Ballygunner, Grantstown and Faithlegg. It combines mature housing estates, newer residential development and countryside approaches, giving it a settled, family-oriented feel while remaining within easy reach of Waterford city centre. Schools in and around Ballygunner, including Ballygunner National School and Newtown School, are convenient options, with further primary and secondary provision available across the city. The University Hospital Waterford is nearby, and the area is well placed for city commuting by car and bus, with the R684 and R685 providing important routes towards the city, Faithlegg and Dunmore East. Ardkeen Shopping Centre and Aldi cover much of the everyday shopping, while O’Brien’s provides a familiar café option and the wider Ardkeen area has several restaurants and coffee shops. Residents can also reach Waterford’s riverside walks, sports facilities and city-centre cultural venues relatively quickly, with coastal outings at Dunmore East and countryside recreation around Faithlegg close by. Local services such as BoyleSports and Lock Doctor Locksmith add to the practical convenience, while Ballygunner GAA and nearby clubs provide strong community and sporting connections.
Property Market in Dunmore Road
Based on 18 properties for sale in Dunmore Road
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Dunmore Road
Schools
Well-established primary school serving families in Ballygunner and surrounding eastern Waterford areas.
Independent co-educational day and boarding school near Waterford’s eastern suburbs.
Long-established secondary school located a short drive away in the city.
Co-educational secondary school serving pupils from Waterford and surrounding areas.
Visit website ↗Major regional third-level campus offering undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Major healthcare and employment destination on the nearby Cork Road corridor.
Main arterial route linking the suburb with Waterford city and Dunmore East.
Important local route connecting Dunmore Road with Faithlegg and surrounding communities.
Regular services connect eastern suburbs with the city centre and employment areas.
City railway station providing services towards Dublin, Kilkenny, Limerick Junction and Rosslare.
Amenities
Convenient retail centre with supermarkets, services, cafés and everyday shopping options.
Discount supermarket providing practical grocery shopping close to Dunmore Road residents.
Visit website ↗Large public leisure facility offering sports, fitness and swimming provision nearby.
Central Waterford park with mature planting, paths and space for recreation.
Principal acute hospital serving Waterford and the wider south-east region.
Local locksmith service providing practical security and lock-related assistance.
Visit website ↗Local Clubs & Businesses
Prominent local GAA club with strong hurling and community connections.
Parkland golf club set in attractive countryside east of Waterford city.
Riverside rowing and watersports club based along the River Suir.
Convenient local retail cluster supporting shopping, cafés and everyday services.
Coastal activity provider offering watersports and outdoor experiences near Dunmore East.
Properties For Sale near Dunmore Road
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