About Rathcoole
Rathcoole is a village and suburban locality in west County Dublin, within the D24 area and close to Saggart, Citywest, Newcastle, Brittas and the Naas Road. It combines an established village centre and family-oriented housing with open countryside, making it feel less urban than much of west Dublin while remaining convenient for employment areas around Citywest and the wider southwest suburbs. Local day-to-day life centres on village shops and services, including Rathcoole Post Office, with additional retail, cafés, restaurants and larger supermarkets available in nearby Citywest and along the Naas Road. The area has traditional pubs and places to eat locally, while Citywest provides a broader choice of restaurants, coffee shops and leisure facilities. Families are served by local primary and secondary schools, with further education and extensive amenities available in nearby Tallaght and Citywest. Road commuting is straightforward via the N7 and M50, although many residents rely on cars; the nearest Luas access is at Saggart or Citywest, with connecting bus services linking Rathcoole to the Red Line. Dawson Park, home to Commercials Hurling & Camogie Club, provides a focus for local sport, while Beech Park Golf Club and the surrounding countryside add outdoor recreational options.
Property Market in Rathcoole
Based on 19 properties for sale in Rathcoole
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What’s in Rathcoole
Schools
Local primary school serving Rathcoole and surrounding west Dublin communities.
Mixed post-primary school in nearby Saggart serving the wider local area.
Primary school providing an Educate Together option near Citywest and Saggart.
Mixed secondary school in nearby Saggart with a broad local catchment.
Nearby Tallaght offers access to further education, healthcare training and adult learning.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Major regional route providing direct access towards Dublin, Naas and the M50.
Orbital motorway reachable via the N7 for connections across Dublin and beyond.
Red Line terminus offering services through Tallaght towards Dublin city centre.
Red Line stop serving Citywest employment, retail and residential developments.
Local bus services connect the village with Citywest, Tallaght and Dublin routes.
Amenities
Established golf club offering an 18-hole course and clubhouse facilities nearby.
Visit website ↗Nearby retail centre with supermarkets, shops, cafés and everyday services.
Large nearby hotel complex with event, hospitality and leisure facilities.
Popular local-style restaurant and bar serving food near Rathcoole village.
Nearby fitness and swimming facilities serving Rathcoole and surrounding communities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Dawson Park-based club offering hurling, camogie and community sporting activities.
Local Gaelic games organisation supporting juvenile and adult community participation.
Neighbouring golf club providing course facilities, memberships and social events.
Visit website ↗Community venue hosting local activities, classes, meetings and neighbourhood events.
Independent shops, services and hospitality venues support everyday village life.
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