Living in Irishtown, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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- Who lives in Irishtown
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Irishtown
- Schools in Irishtown
- Things to do in and around Irishtown
- Where Irishtown is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Irishtown
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Irishtown
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Irishtown
- Nearby Dublin towns
Leinster house prices & rents › Dublin › Living in Irishtown
Irishtown is a town in Co. Dublin, about 10 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 44.5% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €582,000 to buy or €2,319 a month to rent (a 4.8% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 18 sales · updated July 2026
How Irishtown compares: at €582,000 it is 16% above the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 4.8% gross yield is below the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Irishtown: latest recorded sale May 2026; 2 new homes approved in the last year; prices +11.9% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Irishtown — 44.5% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Irishtown
5,017 people live in Irishtown on Census 2022 night. 44% of households own their home and 52% rent, so Irishtown leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by foot or bike (54%). 14% are under 15 and 12% are aged 65 and over. 45% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 5,017 |
| Owner-occupied households | 44% |
| Rented households | 52% |
| Aged under 15 | 14% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 39% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% |
| Third level or higher | 45% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 63% |
| Unemployment rate | 6% |
| Commute by car | 27% |
| Commute by public transport | 16% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 54% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Pembroke East A electoral division around Irishtown.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Lansdowne Road (in the town), on the DART line
Public transport serving Irishtown — 2 operators
Getting around Irishtown
Irishtown is served by 2 public-transport operators running 6 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus and Nitelink, Dublin Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 47 - Poolbeg Street - Belarmine
- 82 - Irishtown - Kiltipper
- C1 - Adamstown Stn - Sandymount
- C2 - Adamstown Stn - Sandymount
- S2 - Sean Moore Road - Heuston Station
- 84n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Charlesland Road (Seaborne View Apts)
Source: Transport for Ireland GTFS_All feed (NTA), CC-BY 4.0. Stops matched to the town within a 6 km radius; route list capped.
Schools in Irishtown
There are 2 primary schools in and around Irishtown.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Of The Sea | Primary | 223 | |
| Sn Paroiste Maitiu Nfa | Primary | 212 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Irishtown
- Heritage nearby: St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (3 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (3 km) · Casino Marino, Dublin City (4 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (6 km)
- Walking trails in County Dublin: Wicklow Way · Barnaslingan - Pine loop trail (Blue) · Barnaslingan - Scalp Lookout Trail (Red) · Carrickgollogan - Lead Mines Way - (Orange)
- Nature reserves: Wicklow Mountains National Park · North Bull Island Nature Reserve · Rogerstown Estuary Nature Reserve
Where Irishtown is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Irishtown
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €582,000 (+11.9% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,319 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.8% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.7% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €582,000 |
Recent sales in Irishtown
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 26 | 37 BATH ST, IRISHTOWN, DUBLIN 4 | Second-hand | €500,000 |
| 17 Apr 26 | 172 STELLA GARDENS, IRISHTOWN, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €635,000 |
| 06 Mar 26 | 11 DODDER TERRACE, IRISHTOWN, DUBLIN 4 | Second-hand | €515,000 |
| 29 Jan 26 | 1 SEAVIEW, IRISHTOWN, DUBLIN 4 | Second-hand | €955,000 |
| 29 Jan 26 | APT 22 C, THE BOTTLEWORKS, IRISHTOWN | Second-hand | €467,000 |
| 18 Dec 25 | 14 DODDER TERRACE, IRISHTOWN, DUBLIN 4 | Second-hand | €660,000 |
| 28 Nov 25 | 21 ST BRENDAN'S COTTAGES, IRISHTOWN, DUBLIN 4 | Second-hand | €490,000 |
| 28 Nov 25 | 45 AIKENHEAD TERRACE, IRISHTOWN, DUBLIN 4 | Second-hand | €575,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Irishtown median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €495,000 | 15 sales | |
| 2024 | €520,000 | 15 sales | |
| 2025 | €585,000 | 17 sales | |
| 2026 | €515,000 | 5 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Irishtown
Since 1 March 2026 a rent review is capped at the lower of 2% a year (pro rata) or CPI inflation.
The full March 2026 rent review rules
Irishtown compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Irishtown | 582000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Irishtown?
At a glance: €582,000 to buy versus €2,319 a month to rent, a 4.8% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Irishtown
The median home (€582,000) falls in LPT Band 5, a base charge of €523 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Irishtown: the March 2026 rent rules
Every rent increase is now capped at the lesser of 2% a year (pro rata) or CPI inflation, nationwide since 1 March 2026. A review needs 90 days' notice on the RTB form, no more than one in any 12 months, and the notice must cite three comparable homes from the RTB Rent Register. Check any rent increase against the legal cap, or see average rents for every Leinster town.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Irishtown
In the 12 months to July 2026, 18 planning grants were recorded in and around Irishtown, including 2 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-09 | Construction of a 3 bedroom detached flat roof two storey mews house, alterations to boundary walls, landscaping, drainage works and ancillary and... | 1 |
| 2025-07-24 | 1. Use of existing vehicular entrance off Newbridge for the existing and proposed new house . 2. The construction of a two bedroom two storey... | 1 |
| 2026-04-13 | Pembroke Beach DAC intends to apply for planning permission for development comprising modifications to a permitted mixed-use development (referred... | |
| 2026-03-20 | The development will consist of alterations to previously approved permission Reg. Ref. 2251/21 which includes a new additional rear single storey... | |
| 2026-03-09 | Alterations to existing grant of permission reg. ref. WEB1186/24 including renovation & alteration of existing house, an addition to single storey... |
Source: Irish Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (ArcGIS, CC-BY 4.0). Granted applications keyed to the nearest town within 7 km. Homes column shows residential units in the application where recorded.
What this means: The 2 homes approved here in the last year are about 0% of Irishtown's roughly 2,099 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Irishtown, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Irishtown, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Irishtown →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 1,458,154 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +8.2% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 116.6 |
| New dwelling permissions (Dublin region, 2017) | 848 thousand m² |
Planning permissions are reported at NUTS3 region level; counties in this region share a figure.
Sources: CSO F1001, CIA02, BHQ09. CC-BY 4.0.
Nearby Dublin towns
Dartry · Mount Merrion · Sandycove · Glenageary · Dalkey · Rathgar
All Dublin house prices · All Leinster house prices
Sources: CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, Property Price Register (PSRA), CSO RPPI, RTB via CSO. CC-BY. Figures verifiable at the official source.
Common questions about living in Irishtown
What's it like to live in Irishtown?
Irishtown is a town in Co. Dublin, about 10 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 44.5% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Irishtown?
A home in Irishtown costs a median €582,000 to buy or €2,319 a month to rent, a 4.8% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Irishtown to Dublin?
About 10 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Irishtown?
Schools in Irishtown include Star Of The Sea, Sn Paroiste Maitiu Nfa, among 2 primary and 0 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in Irishtown pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Irishtown?
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Stamp duty on a Irishtown property
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Irish residential stamp duty: 1% on the first €1,000,000; 2% on any amount above. Figures are illustrative, not legal or financial advice.
Local Property Tax for a Irishtown home
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Revenue LPT 2026-2030 band table (source: revenue.ie). Your local authority can vary the base charge by up to 15%. Figures are illustrative; verify at Revenue's LPT reckoner for your exact property.
Rent cap calculator for Irishtown
Pre-filled with Irishtown's median rent. From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies in Ireland are covered by national rent control: the annual increase is capped at 2% or CPI inflation, whichever is lower.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2025; national rent control from 1 March 2026 (source: rtb.ie). RPZ_CAP_PCT = 2.0% per annum -- flagged for Bryan to verify the exact statutory rate before publishing. Figures are illustrative, not legal advice.