A seaside escape just outside the city.

Sandymount has a strong sense of place despite being only three kilometres from Dublin's city centre. Its well-preserved village character, its central green area and its variety of architectural styles and pretty properties make for a desirable community. 

Sandymount enjoys a pretty seaside location and is equally blessed as a ‘leafy suburb.’ Villagers enjoy a variety of amenities on their doorstep.

The vibrant village has a selection of services and shops with schools and sporting facilities nearby.

There are no less than four churches in the area: Christchurch Presbyterian, Sandymount Methodist Church, St. John the Evangelist and St. Mary’s Star of the Sea, all offering regular services. There is also a Sikh Gurdwara on Serpentine Avenue.

Sandymount is a place of interest for literature buffs and offers several serene spots to sit and read for a while.

It is the birthplace of Nobel Prize-winning poet, WB Yeats. James Joyce lived here for a time and in his novel Ulysses, Joyce placed the characters Stephen, Leopold and Gerty on Sandymount Strand.

The poet Séamus Heaney, another Nobel Prize winner in Literature, also lived here in his later years. .

Sandymount Strand is a major draw to the area and the promenade and walking trails add to its popularity with walkers.

There are plenty of other activities available too with cricket, rugby and hockey all popular here. Sandymount has two gyms and yoga classes are available in three different locations.

The village offers good shopping, from books to bikes to boutiques, shoes to souvenirs to second- hand items.

There is an organic food store, convenience store, supermarket and specialist wine store to meet the needs of locals without having to visit the city centre.

Food outlets abound and there are cafes, restaurants and fast food outlets as well as three pubs in the area.

Sandymount is a good place to grab a bite or drink before a match in the nearby Aviva Stadium, or before a gig or conference in the RDS. 

Accommodation options in the area include various hotels and B&Bs. 

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