About Greenan
Greenan is a rural upland locality in west County Wicklow, close to the villages of Aughrim and Rathdrum and within reach of the Wicklow Mountains, Glenmalure and Glendalough. The area is characterised by scattered homes, working farmland, forestry and open mountain scenery rather than a conventional village centre, giving it a quiet, countryside feel. Day-to-day life is car-dependent, with most shopping, schooling, cafés, pubs and services found in nearby Aughrim, Rathdrum or Laragh. Families generally use local primary schools in the surrounding villages, while secondary-school options are available in Rathdrum, Arklow and Wicklow town, depending on the location and transport arrangements. The nearest rail access is at Rathdrum, with services towards Dublin and the south-east, while regional bus routes and the local road network connect the surrounding settlements. Aughrim provides useful everyday amenities, including shops, cafés, pubs, community facilities and access to the Aughrim River walks. Outdoor recreation is a major attraction, with walking, cycling, fishing and mountain routes around Greenan, Glenmalure and the wider Wicklow Mountains, while Glendalough’s monastic site and visitor facilities are nearby. Residents typically look to Aughrim, Rathdrum and Laragh for social life, restaurants and community activities, with Dublin accessible by road or rail for wider employment and cultural amenities.
Property Market in Greenan
Based on 4 properties for sale in Greenan
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What’s in Greenan
Schools
Small rural primary school serving families in the Greenan and surrounding Wicklow countryside.
Local primary school serving Aughrim and nearby rural communities.
Established secondary school in Arklow, serving students from wider south Wicklow.
Mixed secondary school providing post-primary education in nearby Rathdrum.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Nearby Irish Rail station with services towards Dublin Connolly and Rosslare Europort.
Local roads connect Greenan with village services, schools and regional routes.
Key regional route linking Aughrim with Woodenbridge, Arklow and surrounding Wicklow towns.
Rural bus services provide scheduled connections between smaller Wicklow communities and towns.
Amenities
Historic nearby hotel offering accommodation, dining and a traditional Wicklow setting.
Popular Aughrim dining venue serving meals and refreshments in the village.
Well-known Glendalough-area restaurant offering Irish and European-style dining.
Local venue hosting activities, meetings, classes and community events.
Convenient local shops, cafés, groceries and everyday services for surrounding residents.
Family attraction near Rathdrum with a hedge maze, farm activities and countryside walks.
Gateway to Glendalough’s monastic site, walking trails and Wicklow Mountains scenery.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community sports facility offering fitness, activities and recreational provision near Greenan.
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult sporting participation.
Community rugby club serving players and families across the surrounding area.
Family-run rural attraction combining traditional farm heritage with outdoor activities.
Protected mountain landscape offering walking, wildlife, scenic drives and outdoor recreation.
Nearby Areas
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