About Hollywood
Hollywood is a small rural village in west County Wicklow, in the rolling foothills between the Wicklow Mountains and the Kildare border. It has a quiet, close-knit character, with scattered countryside homes, farmland and easy access to the Glen of Imaal, Blessington and the villages of Dunlavin and Donard. Day-to-day life is peaceful and car-dependent, although the village has useful passing trade and basic services rather than a large shopping or dining scene. Hollywood Café and its parking area provide a familiar local stop for coffee, food and refreshments, while Daly’s Service Station Hollywood is a practical refuelling and convenience point. Families generally look to local primary schools in the surrounding villages, with secondary education and larger supermarkets more commonly found in Blessington, Baltinglass or Naas. Commuters usually travel by car towards Dublin, Naas or surrounding Wicklow towns, using the N81 and regional roads; public transport is limited compared with larger settlements. Recreation centres on walking, cycling, equestrian activities and the open landscapes around the Wicklow Mountains, with community and sporting life centred on local GAA and village organisations. The village’s historic church and Hollywood’s rural setting add to its distinctive identity, while nearby Valleymount and Blessington provide access to the Blessington Lakes area and wider leisure facilities.
Property Market in Hollywood
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Property types
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What’s in Hollywood
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Hollywood and the surrounding rural communities.
Primary school option in nearby Dunlavin, serving families across the surrounding hinterland.
Local primary provision for families living around Donard and the Glen of Imaal.
Mixed secondary school in Blessington, serving pupils from west Wicklow and nearby areas.
Several post-primary options are available in Naas, reached by regional road connections.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local filling station and convenience stop on the village’s main road.
Main regional route linking Hollywood with Blessington, Tallaght and west Wicklow.
Scenic regional route towards Dunlavin, the Wicklow Mountains and the Glen of Imaal.
Limited rural bus connections serve nearby villages and larger regional towns.
Nearest practical commuter rail connection, with services towards Dublin and Kildare.
Amenities
Recognisable village stop offering refreshments and convenient parking for passing visitors.
Fuel, convenience goods and a useful roadside stop for local residents.
Small-scale village services centred on everyday needs rather than extensive retail.
Nearby scenic reservoir area popular for walking, views and outdoor recreation.
Extensive upland landscapes nearby, offering walking, wildlife and dramatic rural scenery.
Broader GP, pharmacy, supermarket and everyday services are available in nearby Blessington.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games organisation supporting sporting and community activity in the area.
Village-focused community activity helping organise local events and initiatives.
Independent-style local meeting point for food, coffee and passing travellers.
Long-established roadside business providing fuel and convenience services locally.
Nearby rural enterprises support walking, equestrian and countryside-based leisure activities.
Nearby Areas
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