About Ballsbridge
Ballsbridge is an affluent, well-established south Dublin neighbourhood in D04, extending around the River Dodder and sharing close links with Donnybrook, Sandymount, Irishtown, Ringsend and Grand Canal Dock. Its character is leafy and urban, combining handsome period houses, apartment developments, embassies, offices and the RDS campus. Residents are within easy reach of several respected schools, including St Conleth’s College, Muckross Park College and Gonzaga College, while University College Dublin is accessible by bus or cycle. Commuting is convenient, with frequent Dublin Bus services towards the city centre, DART stations at Sandymount and Lansdowne Road, and nearby rail and Luas connections at Grand Canal Dock and Charlemont. The area has a strong everyday offering of cafés, restaurants, hotel dining and traditional pubs, with further choice in Donnybrook, Sandymount and Grand Canal Dock. Herbert Park provides open lawns, tennis facilities and a playground, while the RDS hosts major sporting, cultural and exhibition events throughout the year. Ballsbridge is especially attractive to professionals and families seeking a calm, central setting, though property and dining costs are among Dublin’s highest.
Property Market in Ballsbridge
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What’s in Ballsbridge
Schools
Independent co-educational school on Clyde Road, serving primary and secondary pupils.
Catholic girls’ secondary school with a long-established campus in Donnybrook.
Visit website ↗Jesuit boys’ secondary school located nearby on Ranelagh’s Sandford Road.
Independent boys’ school on Marian Road, close to Ballsbridge and Sandymount.
Large university campus at Belfield, readily reached from Ballsbridge by bus or bicycle.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Frequent routes connect Ballsbridge with the city centre, Donnybrook, UCD and the suburbs.
Coastal rail station offering services north towards the city and south along Dublin Bay.
Convenient rail stop beside the Aviva Stadium and the northern edge of Ballsbridge.
Nearby DART and commuter rail station serving the docklands and central Dublin.
Local charging points support electric-car ownership around Ballsbridge and surrounding D04 districts.
Amenities
Leafy public park with lawns, tennis courts, playgrounds, sports pitches and riverside walks.
Major Ballsbridge venue hosting the Dublin Horse Show, concerts, exhibitions and sporting events.
Popular modern Irish pub and restaurant on Anglesea Road, known for food and live atmosphere.
Visit website ↗Long-established Ballsbridge restaurant and delicatessen serving contemporary European-style dishes.
Café on Merrion Road offering hot drinks, chocolates and light refreshments.
Local dry-cleaning and garment-care service serving residents around Ballsbridge.
Ireland’s national cyber-security body, based in the Ballsbridge area.
Visit website ↗Local Clubs & Businesses
Well-known hockey club with facilities and strong community connections in Ballsbridge.
Historic rugby club based at Anglesea Road, with teams across many age groups.
Prominent cultural, exhibition and sporting organisation central to Ballsbridge’s identity.
Visit website ↗Distinctive former schoolhouse offering accommodation, dining and a popular bar near the canal.
Luxury hotel on Simmonscourt Road with restaurants, gardens, leisure facilities and events.
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