About Darndale
Darndale is a predominantly residential suburb in north Dublin, within the D17 area and close to Coolock, Priorswood, Clonshaugh, Balgriffin and Artane. It has a practical, community-oriented character, with established housing, local services and several larger shopping areas within easy reach. Saint Joseph’s National School Coolock provides a nearby primary-school option, while additional primary and post-primary schools are available across Coolock and Artane. Bus services connect the area with Dublin city centre, Coolock, Clonshaugh and the northside suburbs, while the M50, M1 and Dublin Airport are readily accessible by road. Everyday shopping is well served by Clarehall Shopping Centre, Priorswood Shopping Centre, Tesco and smaller local retailers, including Star Buys and McCabes Pharmacy. Residents can also reach a wider selection of cafés, takeaways, restaurants and pubs in Coolock, Artane and Clarehall, although Darndale itself is more focused on local convenience than nightlife. Nearby green spaces, community facilities and sports clubs provide opportunities for recreation, with the wider north Dublin area offering beaches, parks and leisure amenities within a short drive.
Property Market in Darndale
Based on 12 properties for sale in Darndale
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Darndale
Schools
Nearby primary school serving children and families in the Coolock and surrounding north Dublin communities.
Visit website ↗Local integrated secondary school providing education and community-focused facilities near Darndale.
Established girls’ secondary school reachable by bus from north Dublin residential areas.
Co-educational secondary school in Raheny, serving students from surrounding northside neighbourhoods.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regular northside bus connections link residents with the city centre and surrounding suburbs.
Convenient orbital road access connects Darndale with Dublin’s western and southern suburbs.
Nearby motorway provides routes towards Dublin Airport, Drogheda and northern counties.
International airport is a short drive away via the M1 and northern road network.
Nearby DART station offers rail connections towards Dublin city, Howth and Bray.
Amenities
Major local shopping centre with supermarkets, shops, services, cafés and everyday conveniences.
Visit website ↗Neighbourhood centre providing local retail, services and convenient shopping close to Darndale.
Supermarket provision for weekly groceries and household essentials in the surrounding area.
Visit website ↗Local pharmacy offering prescriptions, healthcare advice, toiletries and everyday medical products.
Local value retailer supplying household goods, seasonal items and practical everyday purchases.
Nearby open space supporting informal recreation, walking and local community activities.
Popular northside entertainment venue with bowling, arcade games and family leisure activities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Important local community facility hosting services, activities, training and neighbourhood initiatives.
Community football club providing sporting opportunities for children and young people locally.
Local centre supporting community programmes, activities and services for nearby residents.
Mix of independent retailers, food outlets and services serving north Dublin households.
Nearby public library offering books, study facilities, events and community services.
Properties For Sale near Darndale
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