Raheny questions

funkyr

Hi all,

Thinking of renting in Raheny (close to St Anne's park). What kind of shops do they hae nearby? Raheny Village seems to have quite a few small shops incl a supermarket.

Where would be the closest big shopping mall?

Lastly, what is it like to live in this neighbourhood? Wondering if it's a safe place for my wife and baby to go walking at night/in the morning etc.

Thanks!

tribulus

funkyr wrote: »

Hi all,

Thinking of renting in Raheny (close to St Anne's park). What kind of shops do they hae nearby? Raheny Village seems to have quite a few small shops incl a supermarket. Raheny Garda station is right there too.

Where would be the closest big shopping mall?

Lastly, what is it like to live in this neighbourhood? Wondering if it's a safe place for my wife and baby to go walking at night/in the morning etc.

Thanks!

In Raheny village there is a Supervalu, several pubs, pharmacies, restaurants as well as the library, a gym and other shops.

You're not far from the city centre, you're always close to a bus route and depending where you choose, you're close to the DART as well.

Artane and Northside shopping centres are near enough but they're not very big. There's a huge Tesco in Clarehall which is only a ten minute drive away and has other shops in the centre. There's also Omni Shopping Centre in Santry which is bigger (and nicer imo) than Artane and Northside. There's a cinema there too. Also a cinema in Coolock.

The last question is often like opening a can of worms on boards.ie with people using one bad experience, or none to give their opinion on an area.

I would say as someone who's lived pretty much beside the area my whole life and who has friends from there that's it's a nice area and would be fine for raising a family.

Best of luck.

The Hill Billy

Moved to Dublin City forum. HB

Degsy

That part of raheny is fine,you shouldnt have any problems except for quite heavy traffic.

WindSock

There's a big church there too, if you like going to mass

Plus you may have to put up with lots of learner drivers.

Gaspode

Also shopping centres in Donaghmede and Kilbarrack nearby.
Raheny is a great area, but like most of Dublin these days road traffic is a big problem. Thankfully its well serviced by Dart and Bus.
St. Annes is a superb facility, and Dollymount is a short walk away.
Handy also for Howth, Portmarnock, Malahide etc. if you really like the seaside.
As for safety, it's as safe an area as any other in Dublin.

trout

OP - I think the area is fine, I've lived nearby almost my entire life. Take a walk around, make your own mind up.

parker kent

I worked in Raheny library and the people that came in were always great to deal with. You didn't get the "scumbag" factor that can often happen in anywhere that is free to use, so that is a very good sign for the place. Plus it is on the DART line so handy for quick trips into the city centre.

Gavin "shels"

OP any reason you chose Raheny, just as a matter of interest?

arybvtcw0eolkf

OP its one of the best area's on the Northside, indeed in the city.

Its a really lovely area.

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funkyr

Thanks all, feel much more reassured about the area.

I chose Raheny as it's relatively close to work and the place was the most suitable to my needs.Looked at Clontarf but nothing was as good as the place I found in Raheny.

artanevilla

Tesco in Clarehall is near enough as well.

amazonprincess

raheny has gone sideways

Esel

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118294795#Comment_118294795

In the last 12 years?

John_Rambo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118294795#Comment_118294795

Which way? Clontarf way or Kilbarack way?

jos28

Clontarf way according to the people at River Cafe 😁

odyssey06

The electoral wards database seems to have joined up with map address database...

Dunno why Clontarf gets so many though.

Ayrfield, Beaumont B, Beaumont C, Beaumont D, Beaumont E, Beaumont F, Clontarf East A, Clontarf East B, Clontarf East C, Clontarf East D, Clontarf East E, Clontarf West A, Clontarf West B, Clontarf West C, Clontarf West D, Clontarf West E, Edenmore, Grace Park, Grange A, Grange B, Grange C, Grange D, Grange E, Harmonstown A, Harmonstown B, Kilmore A, Kilmore B, Kilmore C, Kilmore D, Priorswood A, Priorswood B, Priorswood C, Priorswood D, Priorswood E, Raheny-Foxfield, Raheny-Greendale, Raheny-St. Assam;

John_Rambo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118316787#Comment_118316787

The horror of it!

bren2001

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118316787#Comment_118316787

That looks more Dublin Bay North as opposed to the Clontarf ward.