Relocating back to Ireland

relocatelondon

Hello All

My wife and I (both irish) are planning to relocate to Dublin from London during this coming summer. Both my wife and I will be looking to work in Dublin, my wife part time and myself- full time. We were hoping for some feedback on possible places to live in around the Dublin area to raise 2 young kids. We will bee hoping to purchase a 3 bed house with a budget of circa €450/500k within walking distance of shops, restaurants parks cafes, transportlinks ..not looking for much then I hear you say!!

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated

Regards
Relocatelondon

CinammonGirl

Moved to an area just off the Navan Raod (Dublin 7) a few months ago. Loving it! 10 minute bus ride to town (or a nice walk), 20 minutes walk to the Phoenix Park, on the edge of hipsterville (Stoneybatter) with cafes and restaurants. Good access to the M50 for going further afield.

maverick_21

My wife and I did the same 3 years ago. Settled in Lucan which we absolutely love. You would get a great house there for much less.

listermint

maverick_21 wrote: »

My wife and I did the same 3 years ago. Settled in Lucan which we absolutely love. You would get a great house there for much less.

Dont do lucan, traffic terrible. Sprawling location. Im with the second poster tbh. Something more central. perhaps along the new Luas connection.

maverick_21

Ya the traffic is bad if you leave it late in the morning. I was referring more to the Village area as opposed to Adamstown etc.
Can't justify the house prices in the centre of the city for inferior houses. IMO anyway

PhoenixParker

Hate to be "that" poster, constantly recommending my own area but Ashtown/Royal Canal Park.
15 mins from the new Luas line and the Maynooth train line which will get you anywhere in the city centre in decent time. 10mins drive to the m50.

Spar, centra & super valu, two cafes, 1 pub, 2 takeaways, dentist, chemist, restaurant, hairdresser will be a max 20 min walk. Canal walk is lovely, small parks in the development & tolka park also nearby. Phoenix park a short drive.

Your budget will get you a new build 4 bed.

Jimmy Two Times

Would go for Raheny if possible.

DART, bus, St Anne's Park, Bull Island / Dollymount beach and plenty of schools,bars,cafe's etc either in the village or in neighbouring Clontarf.

Howth and Malahide just a short DART spin away too.

All major sports represented in the local area too, with GAA,Soccer,Rugby,Tennis,Golf,Boxing clubs all in the immediate locality.

schemingbohemia

This thread is likely to just get recommendations from people of their own area. OP really needs to narrow things down.
Do you have relatives in Dublin that may be likely to assist with child-minding? Or that you want to live near (or far away from)?
Any friends already living here?
Does the area you work in seem to locate in specific areas? IFSC? Sandyford?
Any specific needs for education of children? Gaelscoil? Educate Together? Church of Ireland? Roman Catholic?
Are you wedded to your car or would public transport or cycling be a major draw?

relocatelondon

CinammonGirl wrote: »

Moved to an area just off the Navan Raod (Dublin 7) a few months ago. Loving it! 10 minute bus ride to town (or a nice walk), 20 minutes walk to the Phoenix Park, on the edge of hipsterville (Stoneybatter) with cafes and restaurants. Good access to the M50 for going further afield.

CinammonGirl wrote: »

Moved to an area just off the Navan Raod (Dublin 7) a few months ago. Loving it! 10 minute bus ride to town (or a nice walk), 20 minutes walk to the Phoenix Park, on the edge of hipsterville (Stoneybatter) with cafes and restaurants. Good access to the M50 for going further afield.

Thanks very much CinnamonGirl- this is great feedback.. sound like D7 has a lot going for it!

relocatelondon

listermint wrote: »

maverick_21 wrote: »

My wife and I did the same 3 years ago. Settled in Lucan which we absolutely love. You would get a great house there for much less.

Dont do lucan, traffic terrible. Sprawling location. Im with the second poster tbh. Something more central. perhaps along the new Luas connection.

Thanks for the feedback Maverick..stay away from Lucan then..

relocatelondon

Jimmy Two Times wrote: »

Would go for Raheny if possible.

DART, bus, St Anne's Park, Bull Island / Dollymount beach and plenty of schools,bars,cafe's etc either in the village or in neighbouring Clontarf.

Howth and Malahide just a short DART spin away too.

All major sports represented in the local area too, with GAA,Soccer,Rugby,Tennis,Golf,Boxing clubs all in the immediate locality.

Yes..We were looking at Raheny..looks like a nice area..I work in construction so I'm likely to be working the city..which Raheny seems to have good transport links into the city

relocatelondon

Looks like somewhere like Raheny or close to the Phoenix Park then..possibly even Stoneybatter..any other suggestions would be welcome also..

subpar

Raheny or Killester

Jimmy Two Times

relocatelondon wrote: »

Yes..We were looking at Raheny..looks like a nice area..I work in construction so I'm likely to be working the city..which Raheny seems to have good transport links into the city

Any more info you need or any specifics,feel free to ask.

whiskeyman

subpar wrote: »

Raheny or Killester

At the moment, you'll just scrape into those areas with your budget.
Would Marino / Drumcondra be worth a look?

relocatelondon

whiskeyman wrote: »

subpar wrote: »

Raheny or Killester

At the moment, you'll just scrape into those areas with your budget.
Would Marino / Drumcondra be worth a look?

Yes open to suggestions..

relocatelondon

Jimmy Two Times wrote: »

relocatelondon wrote: »

Yes..We were looking at Raheny..looks like a nice area..I work in construction so I'm likely to be working the city..which Raheny seems to have good transport links into the city

Any more info you need or any specifics,feel free to ask.

We were thinking about Glasnevin..any thoughts?

relocatelondon

listermint wrote: »

maverick_21 wrote: »

My wife and I did the same 3 years ago. Settled in Lucan which we absolutely love. You would get a great house there for much less.

Dont do lucan, traffic terrible. Sprawling location. Im with the second poster tbh. Something more central. perhaps along the new Luas connection.

Any thoughts on Glasnevin?

whiskeyman

relocatelondon wrote: »

Any thoughts on Glasnevin?

Lovely area.
What part though?
It stretches a fair distance.

L1011

Actual Glasnevin or "Glasnevin North" (Ballymun) or indeed the stretching of the name in to Cabra, Finglas, Drumcondra and even some of Coolock that has started happening? All are rather different.

relocatelondon

whiskeyman wrote: »

relocatelondon wrote: »

Any thoughts on Glasnevin?

Lovely area.
What part though?
It stretches a fair distance.

Dont know just yet..what are the good family parts of Glasnevin?

gaiscioch

relocatelondon wrote: »

Dont know just yet..what are the good family parts of Glasnevin?

The village (next to the front entrance of the Botanic Gardens). Mobhí Road and Griffith Avenue are lovely (but almost certainly beyond your stated price limit) - all that area around the village and the Tolka river (serious flooding issues a few years ago so check the current situation out).

Actually, if I were looking in Glasnevin, I'd be interested in this house on De Courcey Square (scroll down to the Streetview of the Square)- just around the corner from Dublin's best pub, The Gravediggers, and the old front entrance to Glasnevin Cemetary (which is the one history tour of Dublin you must do). It might be a bit noisy from the Finglas road but Prospect Square right next to it (which is where The Gravediggers is) is not noisy.

Rhinohippo

Definitely somewhere that has good public transport links. Navan Road area has good options, including bus and rail.