Where to live? Cabra,Finglas,Ashtown?

tomomurray1

Hi all,

not sure if this is in the correct section (please move if needed)

I am moving to Dublin in next few weeks (family of four) as our son will be starting in a new school. We have the option of either a school in Finglas or Cabra, both are Gaelscoil and for that reason we will be moving either to Cabra, Finglas area to be close to his school (hopefully within walking distance)




I am from Dublin originally and I know both areas have good and bad points but I just thought people on boards.ie may give me some advice on the areas and it may sway our decision, like I said we can move into either area just like to find a safe area if possible. We have viewings this week in Cabra, Finglas, Ashtown




Thank you in advance

John Mason

where abouts are you looking to rent?

where is the school?

finglas and cabra are big places.

DonkyDonk

I lived in Ashtown until recently and would recommend it. It's nice and tranquil with easy access to the city centre for work etc. River road provides a good rat run to Finglas as well.

I don't know how well it would suit a family of four, however. You would need a duplex or larger apartment but I think there is a decent supply of rental property these days. The Superquinn might not be good for a big family-size grocery shop as well. But, all in all, I think it's worth considering.

That's just my 2c.

tomomurray1

Sorry,

the school in Finglas is ;

http://www.schooldays.ie/school/gaelscoil-ui-earcain-rollnumber-20220C

(glasanaon road)

&

Cabra school is ;

http://www.qype.ie/place/preview/ie-197380-gaelscoil-bharra-dublin

(Fassaugh Avenue)

tomomurray1

DonkyDonk wrote: »

I lived in Ashtown until recently and would recommend it. It's nice and tranquil with easy access to the city centre for work etc. River road provides a good rat run to Finglas as well.

I don't know how well it would suit a family of four, however. You would need a duplex or larger apartment but I think there is a decent supply of rental property these days. The Superquinn might not be good for a big family-size grocery shop as well. But, all in all, I think it's worth considering.

That's just my 2c.

Can I ask what kind of heating bills did you have in Ashtown (storage heating)

Also the 'free' gym membership is not a gimmick of somekind?

thanks

January

tomomurray1 wrote: »

Sorry,

the school in Finglas is ;

http://www.schooldays.ie/school/gaelscoil-ui-earcain-rollnumber-20220C

(glasanaon road)

&

Cabra school is ;

http://www.qype.ie/place/preview/ie-197380-gaelscoil-bharra-dublin

(Fassaugh Avenue)

The part of Finglas you'd be looking to rent in to be within walking distance of Glasanaon Road would be really quiet and suitable for a family. There's a lovely playground within distance of the school in Johnstown Park, the big Tesco is only a few minutes drive away.

John Mason

i wouldnt really consider Ashtown to be walkable to any of those schools

Scrambled egg

I'd choose Cabra. It's a good spot and the Gael scoil is good, even if it's only prefabs and you have the option of sending them to Colaiste Mhuire on the Rathoath road for a Gael scoil secondary.