Blainroe Neighbourhood Guide
Wicklow
About Blainroe
Blainroe is a small, mainly residential and coastal locality south of Wicklow Town, centred around Blainroe Golf Club and the scenic east Wicklow coastline. It has a quiet, semi-rural feel, with detached homes, holiday properties and open countryside rather than a traditional village centre. The beach and golf course are defining local features, while nearby Brittas Bay provides another popular stretch of coast and outdoor recreation. Families generally use schools in Wicklow Town, Ashford or surrounding villages, with secondary options including Coláiste Chill Mhantáin and Dominican College Wicklow. Wicklow Town is the main service centre for everyday shopping, cafés, restaurants, healthcare and banking, and is readily reached by car along the R750 and N11. Public transport is more limited than in the town itself, although Bus Éireann services operate along the wider coastal corridor and Wicklow railway station provides Dublin-bound commuter and intercity trains. Residents typically drive to Wicklow Town for a broader choice of pubs and restaurants, while local leisure centres on the coast and nearby sporting clubs add to the area’s appeal.
Property Market in Blainroe
Based on 13 properties for sale in Blainroe
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Blainroe
Schools
An inclusive primary school in Wicklow Town serving families from the surrounding area.
A long-established primary school located in Wicklow Town’s established residential area.
Wicklow Town secondary school offering a broad post-primary curriculum and extracurricular activities.
Voluntary secondary school in Wicklow Town serving students from across south county Wicklow.
A nearby village primary option for some Blainroe families west of the coast.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗The principal coastal road linking Blainroe with Wicklow Town, Brittas Bay and Arklow.
Fast north–south road access towards Dublin, Gorey, Arklow and wider County Wicklow.
Dublin-bound DART and commuter rail services are available from nearby Wicklow Town.
Regional buses connect Wicklow Town, Brittas Bay, Arklow and other east-coast destinations.
Amenities
An 18-hole coastal golf course and clubhouse forming the area’s main local amenity.
A nearby sandy and shingle beach popular for walking, fresh air and sea views.
A renowned broad sandy beach north of Blainroe, with extensive coastal walking opportunities.
The nearest town-centre hub for supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, banks and services.
A well-known Wicklow Town pub and restaurant overlooking the Vartry River.
Public library providing books, digital resources, events and community services in Wicklow Town.
Local fitness and aquatic facility serving Wicklow Town and surrounding communities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Established coastal golf club offering golf, clubhouse facilities and a strong local social setting.
Community rugby club providing youth and adult teams at Ashtown Lane, Wicklow.
Local Gaelic games club with teams and activities for different age groups.
Harbour-based club offering sailing and watersports activities on Wicklow’s coast.
Community football club supporting youth and adult soccer in the wider Wicklow area.
Properties For Sale near Blainroe
Nearby Areas
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