About Finglas
Finglas is a well-established north-west Dublin suburb in the D11 area, extending from Glasnevin and Cabra towards Ballymun, Meakstown and St Margaret’s. It combines mature residential estates, newer housing and local industrial and retail areas, with a practical, community-oriented character and good access to the city. Families are well served by primary and secondary schools in Finglas and nearby districts, while the wider area also includes education and driving-related services such as ISM Irish School of Motoring. Dublin Bus routes connect the suburb with the city centre, Ballymun, Charlestown and surrounding neighbourhoods, and the M50 and nearby N2 provide useful road links for commuters. Local shopping is concentrated around Finglas Village and Charlestown, with supermarkets, convenience shops, cafés and everyday services, while nearby industrial estates provide additional businesses and employment. Residents have access to parks and green spaces including Lanesborough Park and Grove Park Road, as well as community, sporting and leisure facilities. Pubs, takeaways and casual restaurants provide most of the local evening and dining offer, with a broader choice available in Glasnevin, Phibsborough and the city centre. Charlestown Medical Centre and other local healthcare services support day-to-day needs, while Finglas’s established clubs and community organisations contribute to its strong neighbourhood identity.
Property Market in Finglas
Based on 66 properties for sale in Finglas
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Finglas
Schools
Established primary school serving local families near Finglas Village and surrounding residential estates.
Boys’ primary school providing local education and community links in Finglas.
Girls’ primary school serving Finglas and nearby north-west Dublin neighbourhoods.
Co-educational post-primary school offering secondary education and further learning opportunities locally.
Driving instruction provider represented locally, supporting learner drivers across north-west Dublin.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Frequent routes provide connections towards Dublin city centre, Ballymun and neighbouring suburbs.
Local services link residential estates with Finglas, Charlestown and wider Dublin destinations.
Nearby orbital motorway offers road access across Dublin and towards national routes.
Strategic northern approach road connecting Finglas with the M50 and northern counties.
Planned MetroLink route is expected to improve rapid-transit access near north Dublin.
Amenities
Local green space providing informal recreation and outdoor amenity near Charlestown.
Local medical centre providing accessible primary healthcare services for residents.
Visit website ↗Recognisable local retail business serving everyday shopping needs in the Finglas area.
Industrial and commercial estate containing local businesses, trade units and employment.
Traditional local centre with shops, services, cafés and everyday community facilities.
Visit website ↗Established local company based in the Finglas industrial and commercial area.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community Gaelic games club drawing members from Finglas, Cabra and surrounding areas.
Local football club providing organised soccer activities for children and adults.
Youth-focused community facility supporting activities, development and local engagement.
Community leisure facility offering fitness, recreation and sports activities for residents.
Long-established local business contributing to Finglas’s commercial and employment base.
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