About Rolestown
Rolestown is a small rural village in north County Dublin, within the K67 area and close to Swords, Oldtown, Ballyboughal, Lusk and Kilsallaghan. It has a quiet, village-centred character, with surrounding farmland and one-off and small-scale residential development rather than an urban streetscape. Day-to-day life is peaceful and community-oriented, although residents generally travel to Swords or nearby villages for a wider choice of shops, services and entertainment. Rolestown National School provides local primary education, while secondary-school options are available in Swords and surrounding north Dublin. The area is road-dependent for commuting, with the R125 and nearby regional roads providing access towards Swords, Dublin Airport and the M1; Dublin Bus services in the wider area connect surrounding villages with Swords and the city. Local social life centres on village pubs and community activities, while Swords offers the largest concentration of cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, retail and leisure facilities. The countryside provides opportunities for walking and cycling, and the area is also within easy reach of attractions such as Newbridge House and Demesne and the coastal villages around north Dublin. Overall, Rolestown suits people looking for a rural setting within commuting distance of Dublin Airport, Swords and the capital, provided they are comfortable relying on a car for many everyday journeys.
Property Market in Rolestown
Based on 23 properties for sale in Rolestown
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What’s in Rolestown
Schools
Large mixed secondary school serving students from Swords and north Dublin.
Established primary school serving families in the Swords area.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Important local route linking Rolestown with Swords, the airport and surrounding villages.
Nearby motorway provides fast road connections south towards Dublin and northwards.
Major airport close by, useful for international travel and airport-related employment.
Frequent bus services from Swords connect with Dublin city and wider north Dublin.
Nearby commuter rail station serving northern routes towards Dublin and Drogheda.
Amenities
Village pub providing a local meeting place for drinks and community occasions.
Major retail centre with shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday services.
Town-centre shopping area with supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and local services.
Popular Swords riverside park with walking routes, open space and play areas.
Public library offering books, study facilities, events and community services.
Large sports and water-based leisure facility at nearby Abbotstown.
Historic estate near Donabate with gardens, walks, playgrounds and farm attractions.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting youth and adult participation in the community.
Village venue used for local activities, meetings, classes and community events.
Large nearby Gaelic games club offering teams and facilities across age groups.
Established rugby club providing playing, training and social opportunities nearby.
Local authority responsible for roads, planning, parks and community services.
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