About Blessington
Blessington is a market town in west County Wicklow, set beside the Blessington Lakes and close to the Kildare and Dublin county boundaries. It has a largely residential, family-oriented character, with a compact town centre and newer housing areas surrounding the traditional core. The lakes, Wicklow Mountains and nearby countryside give the area an unusually open, rural feel, while Dublin remains accessible for commuting by road. Local education includes primary and secondary schools, further-education provision and childcare, with many families also using schools in neighbouring towns. Everyday shopping is centred on the Town Centre and Blessington Shopping Centre, alongside independent shops, cafés, takeaways and traditional pubs. Residents can use the lakeside and countryside for walking, cycling, fishing and watersports, while local clubs provide Gaelic games, soccer and other community activities. The town also has community, training and support facilities including the Further Education and Training Centre Blessington, Aran Centre and KARE Centre, with larger retail, healthcare and entertainment choices available in nearby Naas and west Dublin.
Property Market in Blessington
Based on 25 properties for sale in Blessington
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Blessington
Schools
Local post-primary school serving Blessington and surrounding communities.
Visit website ↗Established primary school serving children from the town and nearby rural areas.
Primary education option with an equality-based, child-centred ethos.
Provides adult education, training and progression opportunities locally.
Visit website ↗Community post-primary education serving the wider Blessington area.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Connects Blessington with Dublin and nearby communities on scheduled services.
Local and regional buses provide access towards Naas, Tallaght and surrounding villages.
Main road link towards Tallaght, west Dublin, Baltinglass and the wider Wicklow area.
Nearest mainline station, offering Dublin Heuston services from nearby County Kildare.
Scenic local routes connect the town with Valleymount, Lacken and lakeside villages.
Amenities
Convenient local centre with everyday retail and services for residents.
Compact traditional centre containing shops, cafés, pubs and essential local services.
Recognisable local premises contributing to Blessington’s town-centre services and amenities.
Scenic reservoir area popular for walking, fishing, cycling and outdoor recreation.
Local community facility supporting activities, services and neighbourhood-based programmes.
Local KARE service providing support and facilities for people with intellectual disabilities.
Public library providing books, digital access, events and community information.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club with teams and activities for different age groups.
Visit website ↗Community football club providing youth and adult soccer programmes.
Important local outdoor asset supporting recreation, visitor activity and lakeside businesses.
Local employment and enterprise area supporting small businesses and services.
Community-led activity helping coordinate local initiatives, events and representation.
Properties For Sale near Blessington
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