About Ticknock
Ticknock is a predominantly rural and upland locality on Dublin’s southern fringe, in the foothills of the Dublin Mountains between Sandyford, Stepaside and Ballinteer. It is best known for Ticknock Forest and its mountain trails, with homes ranging from established country properties to newer suburban development around the nearby villages and estates. Living here offers a quieter, greener setting than much of south Dublin, although many everyday services, schools and shops are in neighbouring Sandyford, Stepaside, Dundrum, Ballinteer and Rathfarnham. Families have access to a broad choice of primary and secondary schools within a practical drive or bus journey, while Leopardstown and Sandyford provide crèche, employment and commercial facilities. Public transport is strongest towards the surrounding built-up areas, with Dublin Bus services and the Luas Green Line available from Sandyford and Glencairn; a car is generally useful for rural Ticknock addresses. Local social life centres on nearby pubs, cafés and restaurants in Stepaside, Sandyford and Dundrum rather than on a dense village centre in Ticknock itself. The area suits residents who value open space, walking, mountain biking and access to amenities, with Ticknock Forest, Three Rock Mountain and Fernhill Gardens among the most notable nearby leisure destinations.
Property Market in Ticknock
Based on 1 property for sale in Ticknock
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What’s in Ticknock
Schools
Catholic primary school in Ballinteer serving senior primary pupils from surrounding south Dublin neighbourhoods.
Mixed community secondary school serving Ballinteer and neighbouring areas south of Dublin.
Multi-denominational primary school serving families around the Sandyford and Stepaside area.
Independent girls’ secondary school in Sandyford with a strong academic and pastoral focus.
Catholic boys’ secondary school in Kilmacud, accessible from Ticknock via Sandyford and Dundrum.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Connect nearby suburbs with Dundrum, the city centre, Blackrock and other south Dublin destinations.
Green Line stop serving Sandyford, Dundrum, St Stephen’s Green and central Dublin.
Useful Green Line stop beside Sandyford Business District and local commercial services.
Major orbital route nearby, providing access towards Dublin Airport, northside and south county Dublin.
Important local road linking the Dublin Mountains with Sandyford, Dundrum and the M50.
Amenities
Popular Coillte woodland with marked walking routes, mountain-bike trails and panoramic Dublin views.
Historic gardens and parkland near Stepaside, offering paths, landscaped grounds and family recreation.
Long-established Stepaside pub known for food, drinks and a traditional local atmosphere.
Nearby local centre with convenience shops, cafés, restaurants, services and everyday amenities.
Large shopping and leisure complex with retailers, restaurants, cinema and extensive services.
Sandyford fitness facility providing gym equipment, classes and health-focused leisure services.
Major racecourse and events venue hosting racing, concerts, markets and community activities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Popular purpose-built trail network attracting mountain bikers to the Dublin Mountains.
Local hillwalking and outdoor community activity centred on Dublin’s mountain landscape.
Large employment hub with technology, finance, professional-services and food businesses nearby.
Cluster of independent pubs, cafés, restaurants and services serving surrounding residential areas.
Specialist healthcare facility near Stepaside and Sandyford, serving wider Dublin communities.
Nearby Areas
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