Carrickmines Neighbourhood Guide
Dublin
About Carrickmines
Carrickmines is a south Dublin locality in the D18 area, positioned between Foxrock, Leopardstown, Stepaside, Kilternan and Cherrywood. It has a modern, suburban character, with established homes alongside newer residential developments and substantial retail and business parks. The Park Carrickmines is the area’s main shopping and leisure destination, providing supermarkets, shops, cafés and everyday services close to home. Residents also have access to restaurants, coffee shops and pubs in nearby Foxrock, Leopardstown and Stepaside, while Dundrum offers a much wider choice of dining, shopping and entertainment. The Luas Green Line serves the area from nearby Ballyogan Wood, Leopardstown Valley and Carrickmines stops, providing a direct route towards Sandyford, Dundrum and the city centre. Road connections are convenient via the M50, N11 and Leopardstown Road, although peak-time traffic can be busy. Families are within reach of schools in Foxrock, Stepaside, Leopardstown and Sandyford, and the surrounding area has plentiful parks, playing pitches and walking routes, including the Dublin Mountains and Fernhill Gardens a short drive away.
Property Market in Carrickmines
Based on 21 properties for sale in Carrickmines
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Carrickmines
Schools
Independent co-educational school in Dublin 18, serving pupils from primary through secondary levels.
Established Catholic primary school serving families around Sandyford and neighbouring south Dublin communities.
Irish-medium primary school located in the wider Stepaside and Sandyford area.
Visit website ↗Co-educational fee-paying secondary school on extensive grounds near Ballinteer and Dundrum.
Well-established secondary school serving students from south Dublin, near Leopardstown and Sandyford.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Green Line stop providing regular services towards Brides Glen, Sandyford, Dundrum and central Dublin.
Nearby Green Line station serving residential areas around Carrickmines and Ballyogan.
Convenient Green Line stop for Leopardstown, Carrickmines and surrounding developments.
Major orbital route giving access to Dublin Airport, the national road network and city suburbs.
Important south Dublin corridor linking the area with Stillorgan, Donnybrook and the city centre.
Amenities
Major retail park with shops, cafés, restaurants, services and convenient everyday shopping.
Visit website ↗Retail destination beside the M50, with home, lifestyle and larger-format commercial outlets.
Historic gardens and estate near Stepaside, offering landscaped grounds and pleasant walking routes.
Major racing and events venue hosting race meetings, concerts and community activities throughout the year.
Large employment centre with offices, eateries, services and strong public transport connections.
Nearby village centre known for independent shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and local services.
Large regional shopping centre with extensive retail, restaurants, cinema and entertainment options.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Prominent local venue for horse racing, concerts, festivals and large-scale public events.
Horse-riding and equestrian facility reflecting the area’s longstanding rural and sporting connections.
Visit website ↗Local tennis club providing courts, coaching and competitive activities near the racecourse.
Important south Dublin commercial hub supporting technology, professional and life-sciences employers.
Collection of independent cafés, restaurants, boutiques, pubs and professional services nearby.
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