About Rathnew
Rathnew is a compact village in north County Wicklow, just south of Wicklow Town and close to the N11 corridor, with a largely residential, family-oriented character. It is well placed for access to Wicklow’s coast and countryside, while nearby Wicklow Town provides a broader range of shops, services and waterfront amenities. Local education includes Rathnew National School and Coláiste Chill Mhantáin, with further primary and secondary options available in Wicklow Town. Commuters generally use the N11/M11 by car, while regular bus services connect Rathnew with Wicklow Town, Dublin and other east-coast destinations; Wicklow railway station is also nearby for Dublin-bound trains. Day-to-day shopping is convenient through local village services and the larger retail offering in Wicklow Town, including Tesco, SuperValu and Wicklow Retail Park. The village has local pubs and cafés, while nearby Wicklow Town adds restaurants, traditional bars and harbour-side places to eat and drink. Residents are close to the Murrough, Wicklow Town’s parks and sports facilities, and the wider walking, beaches and woodland attractions around Ashford, Glenealy and the Wicklow Mountains.
Property Market in Rathnew
Based on 12 properties for sale in Rathnew
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Rathnew
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Rathnew and surrounding north Wicklow communities.
Large co-educational secondary school located close to Rathnew in Wicklow Town.
Visit website ↗Educate Together primary school serving families in the wider Wicklow area.
Co-educational secondary school based in Wicklow Town, serving nearby communities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main Dublin–Wexford route, providing fast regional and commuting access from Rathnew.
Nearby DART and Irish Rail station with Dublin and southbound services.
Regular routes connect Rathnew and Wicklow with Dublin, Arklow and surrounding towns.
Nearby town-centre connections offer additional local and regional bus services.
Amenities
Large supermarket in Wicklow Town for weekly groceries, household goods and everyday essentials.
Town-centre supermarket offering groceries, fresh food and convenient local shopping.
Retail park near Wicklow Town with practical shops and services for households.
Public library providing books, study facilities, internet access and community activities.
Local fitness and swimming facility serving Rathnew, Wicklow Town and surrounding areas.
Historic Ashford pub and restaurant, a short drive from Rathnew via the N11.
Open coastal area offering walks, birdlife and attractive harbour-side scenery near Wicklow Town.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Gaelic games club providing football, hurling and community activities near Wicklow Town.
Local rugby club offering playing and social opportunities for junior and senior members.
Established coastal golf club overlooking the Irish Sea south of Wicklow Town.
Local venue supporting clubs, classes, meetings and community events in Rathnew.
Nearby centre with independent shops, cafés, professional services and everyday local businesses.
Properties For Sale near Rathnew
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