About Greenan
Greenan is a rural locality in west County Wicklow, in the upland landscape between Aughrim, Rathdrum and the Wicklow Mountains. It is a dispersed countryside community rather than a village centre, with homes, farms and forestry set among scenic valleys, hills and quiet roads. Daily life is peaceful and nature-focused, but residents generally travel to nearby towns for larger shops, schools, healthcare and regular services. Aughrim provides a useful local hub with shops, cafés, pubs and community facilities, while Rathdrum offers a wider range of services and rail connections. The area is well placed for walks and outdoor recreation, with Greenan Maze and Farm, the Avonbeg and Avoca landscapes, Glenmalure and Glendalough all within reach by car. Local dining and nightlife are centred mainly on Aughrim, Rathdrum and surrounding villages rather than Greenan itself. Commuting is car-dependent, with access towards Wicklow’s east coast, Arklow, Dublin and the N11 generally via regional roads. The setting suits people seeking space, privacy and access to mountain scenery, while accepting longer journeys for many everyday needs.
Property Market in Greenan
Based on 4 properties for sale in Greenan
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What’s in Greenan
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Aughrim and surrounding rural communities.
Primary school option in Rathdrum, serving the surrounding Avoca and Wicklow hinterland.
Post-primary community college providing secondary education and a broad local catchment.
Large post-primary school option serving families travelling east towards Arklow.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional road connecting Greenan with Aughrim, Rathdrum and the wider Wicklow road network.
Scenic regional route linking the upland area with Glenmalure and mountain crossings.
Irish Rail station with Dublin Connolly, Wicklow and Rosslare services on the east coast line.
Limited regional bus connections serving nearby towns and selected Wicklow destinations.
Main Dublin–Wexford corridor reached by car from the surrounding regional road network.
Amenities
Popular family attraction with maze, farm activities, walks and views across the Wicklow countryside.
Nearby village centre with convenience shopping, cafés, pubs and everyday local services.
Larger nearby service town with supermarkets, shops, cafés, pubs and professional services.
On-site café providing refreshments for visitors to the maze and farm attraction.
Pleasant riverside park with open space, walking areas and community recreation facilities.
Spectacular nearby valley offering mountain scenery, walking routes and outdoor recreation.
Major Wicklow destination known for monastic ruins, lakes and extensive walking trails.
Local halls and recreational amenities support clubs, classes and community activities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Established family attraction and visitor business rooted in the local rural landscape.
Community venue supporting local sports, events, classes and recreational activities.
Gaelic games club serving Aughrim and surrounding communities with juvenile and adult teams.
Established Gaelic games club providing sporting opportunities across the local hinterland.
Small-town hospitality venues provide informal meeting places, meals and refreshments nearby.
Nearby Areas
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