About Firhouse
Firhouse is a well-established, mainly residential suburb in south-west Dublin, within the D24 area and close to Knocklyon, Ballycullen, Templeogue, Oldbawn and Bohernabreena. It has a family-oriented feel, with established estates, newer housing pockets and useful everyday services centred around Firhouse Shopping Centre and the surrounding community facilities. Local schooling is well represented, including primary and secondary options in Firhouse and nearby Tallaght, while further education and wider services are available in the town centre. Dublin Bus routes connect the area with Tallaght, the city and surrounding suburbs, and the M50 is convenient for regional commuting, although peak-time traffic can be significant. Residents have supermarkets, the post office, cafés and day-to-day shopping close by, with a broader choice of restaurants, pubs and retail in Templeogue, Rathfarnham and Tallaght. The nearby Dublin Mountains and Bohernabreena Reservoir provide attractive walking and outdoor options, while local parks, pitches and community facilities support family recreation. Firhouse is also close to Tallaght University Hospital, The Square Tallaght and Tallaght University, giving the area practical access to healthcare, shopping and education.
Property Market in Firhouse
Based on 22 properties for sale in Firhouse
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Firhouse
Schools
Mixed primary school providing equality-based, child-centred education within the local community.
Visit website ↗Local post-primary school serving Firhouse and neighbouring south-west Dublin communities.
Established primary school serving families in the nearby Dublin 24 area.
Co-educational post-primary school located nearby in Oldbawn, Tallaght.
Nearby third-level campus offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regular routes connect Firhouse with Tallaght, the city centre and surrounding suburbs.
Convenient orbital road access via nearby Junction 11, subject to commuter congestion.
Red Line terminus provides rail access to central Dublin and the Docklands.
Major local transport hub beside The Square and Tallaght town centre.
Important south-west Dublin route linking Tallaght with Blessington and the city.
Amenities
Local centre providing convenient shops and everyday services for nearby residents.
Neighbourhood supermarket offering groceries, household essentials and convenient daily shopping.
Visit website ↗Local postal outlet providing everyday postal and associated counter services.
Visit website ↗Community venue hosting activities, groups and services for local residents.
Visit website ↗Nearby green space offering open areas for recreation and informal outdoor activity.
Visit website ↗Scenic reservoir and walking area in the Dublin foothills, close to Firhouse.
Major hospital nearby providing emergency, specialist and general healthcare services.
Large shopping and leisure centre with retailers, restaurants, cafés and a cinema.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting youth and adult teams and community participation.
Neighbourhood organisation supporting local activities, facilities and community initiatives.
Convenient local retailers and services serving the surrounding residential neighbourhood.
Nearby Gaelic games club offering sporting activities for children and adults.
Nearby leisure facility offering fitness, swimming and exercise amenities for residents.
Properties For Sale near Firhouse
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