About Donard
Donard is a small, welcoming village in west County Wicklow, set among the rolling farmland and uplands around the Glen of Imaal. It has a distinctly rural, community-oriented character, with scattered homes, working farms and attractive views towards the Wicklow Mountains. Day-to-day life is peaceful and spacious, although residents generally travel to nearby Dunlavin, Baltinglass or Blessington for a wider range of shops and services. Donard National School serves local primary-school families, while secondary pupils typically travel to schools in Baltinglass, Blessington or surrounding towns. The village is served mainly by road, with the N81 providing the principal connection towards Dublin and west Wicklow; car ownership is particularly useful for commuting and errands. Local social life centres on village pubs, community activities and sports, with the surrounding countryside offering excellent walking, cycling and outdoor recreation. The Wicklow Gap, Glen of Imaal and nearby upland landscapes are major attractions, while Blessington Lakes and the Barrow Valley are accessible for broader leisure options.
Property Market in Donard
Based on 2 properties for sale in Donard
Property types
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What’s in Donard
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Donard and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving families in Dunlavin and the surrounding West Wicklow area.
Local secondary school offering post-primary education for students from West Wicklow.
Post-primary school serving Blessington and nearby communities east of Donard.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main road connection linking West Wicklow with Blessington, Tallaght and Dublin.
Regional route connecting Donard with Dunlavin, Baltinglass and neighbouring villages.
Nearby town provides regional bus connections towards Dublin and surrounding Wicklow areas.
Nearest practical rail connection, with trains towards Dublin Heuston and Kildare.
Amenities
Traditional local pubs provide informal food, conversation and community meeting places.
Venue for local meetings, activities, classes and community events.
Local educational facilities supporting families and village community life.
Nearby centre with shops, cafés, pubs and essential everyday services.
Larger nearby service town with supermarkets, restaurants, healthcare and retail facilities.
Scenic upland landscape offering walking, hillwalking and attractive rural views.
Popular nearby destination for lakeside walks, fishing, boating and countryside recreation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club providing sporting and social activities for the community.
Supports village events, local initiatives and the upkeep of community facilities.
Popular nearby annual arts festival bringing exhibitions, performances and visitors to Dunlavin.
Volunteer mountain rescue service operating across Wicklow’s upland terrain.
Local enterprises include farms, trades, hospitality providers and independent rural services.
Nearby Areas
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