Guidebook for Blanchardstown
Parks & Nature
Running, jogs, walks and cycles in Europe's largest city park.
Features many choices of great trails, walks, paths. Also the President's official residence, Dublin Zoo and even wild herds of deer.
Food and tea/coffee available at Farmleigh House & Gardens, Ashtown Castle & Walled Garden and the Phoenix Park Tea rooms in front of the Zoo entrance.
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Parque Phoenix
Running, jogs, walks and cycles in Europe's largest city park.
Features many choices of great trails, walks, paths. Also the President's official residence, Dublin Zoo and even wild herds of deer.
Food and tea/coffee available at Farmleigh House & Gardens, Ashtown Castle & Walled Garden and the Phoenix Park Tea rooms in front of the Zoo entrance.
Farmleigh House, previously part of the Guinness Family and now owned by Irish Government for hosting visiting dignitaries. Open to the public for house tour, the gardens and heritage breeds of cows in their fields.
Also features Brambles cafe overlooking the ducks & pond, great spot for brunch or lunch.
Details of events schedule on http://www.farmleigh.ie/
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Parque Farmleigh
FarmleighFarmleigh House, previously part of the Guinness Family and now owned by Irish Government for hosting visiting dignitaries. Open to the public for house tour, the gardens and heritage breeds of cows in their fields.
Also features Brambles cafe overlooking the ducks & pond, great spot for brunch or lunch.
Details of events schedule on http://www.farmleigh.ie/
Arts & Culture
Always something on with plays, exhibits and music events. Check latest on http://www.draiocht.ie/
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Draiocht Blanchardstown
Always something on with plays, exhibits and music events. Check latest on http://www.draiocht.ie/
Shopping
Over 180 shops, restaurants, cafes and stores as well as the Odeon Cinema. Details at http://www.blanchardstowncentre.ie/
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Centro comercial Blanchardstown
Blanchardstown Road SouthOver 180 shops, restaurants, cafes and stores as well as the Odeon Cinema. Details at http://www.blanchardstowncentre.ie/
Best local supermarket with good range of Irish products featured. Also includes Pharmacy, Hairdressers, Barbers, Florist, Laundry / Dry-cleaners
M-F 8am-10pm, Sat 8am-9pm, Sun 8.30am-8pm
SuperValu Blanchardstown
Main StreetBest local supermarket with good range of Irish products featured. Also includes Pharmacy, Hairdressers, Barbers, Florist, Laundry / Dry-cleaners
M-F 8am-10pm, Sat 8am-9pm, Sun 8.30am-8pm
Closest major supermarket is in the Roselawn Shopping Centre. The centre covers most needs: Laundry, two Pharmacies (Boots & Sheridans), Book store, Roselawn Pub, Butchers, Fish Shop (National Award winner) - which does fantastic Fish & Chips!, Brannigan shoe shop, clothes, newsagents, Lone Star pizza delivery, Chinese restaurant, hardware stores (Oh oh, did you break something?), travel emergency clinic, Roselawn pub.
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Tesco Superstore
Navan RoadClosest major supermarket is in the Roselawn Shopping Centre. The centre covers most needs: Laundry, two Pharmacies (Boots & Sheridans), Book store, Roselawn Pub, Butchers, Fish Shop (National Award winner) - which does fantastic Fish & Chips!, Brannigan shoe shop, clothes, newsagents, Lone Star pizza delivery, Chinese restaurant, hardware stores (Oh oh, did you break something?), travel emergency clinic, Roselawn pub.
Entertainment & Activities
The ODEON Blanchardstown can be found on the top floor of the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre. "Be whisked away to a world of film with immersive ISENSE and stunning RealD 3D as well as traditional 2D theatres.
Latest films at http://www.odeoncinemas.ie/cinemas/blanchardstown/25/
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Odeon Cinema Blanchardstown
Blanchardstown Road SouthThe ODEON Blanchardstown can be found on the top floor of the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre. "Be whisked away to a world of film with immersive ISENSE and stunning RealD 3D as well as traditional 2D theatres.
Latest films at http://www.odeoncinemas.ie/cinemas/blanchardstown/25/
Rent a bike to tour the Phoenix Park. Located at the Main Gate at the city end (Conyngham Road) of main road through the park (Chesterfield Avenue).
Details on phoenixparkbikehire.com, Phone number (086) 265 6258
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Phoenix Park Bikes
Chesterfield AvenueRent a bike to tour the Phoenix Park. Located at the Main Gate at the city end (Conyngham Road) of main road through the park (Chesterfield Avenue).
Details on phoenixparkbikehire.com, Phone number (086) 265 6258
Worlds second oldest Zoo, that included the Lion that opened all the MGM movies. They have added a Safari section and just had a baby Rhino born.
http://www.dublinzoo.ie
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Dublin Zoo
Zoo RoadWorlds second oldest Zoo, that included the Lion that opened all the MGM movies. They have added a Safari section and just had a baby Rhino born.
http://www.dublinzoo.ie
Go on, treat yourself! I've got a massage treatment there a couple of times and loved it.
There is also a restaurant and bar in the hotel as well as Golf course. non-members welcome.
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Castleknock Hotel
Porterstown RoadGo on, treat yourself! I've got a massage treatment there a couple of times and loved it.
There is also a restaurant and bar in the hotel as well as Golf course. non-members welcome.
Very good local tennis club with indoor and outdoor grass courts. Linked with the famous Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club.
https://www.cltc.ie/
Castleknock Lawn Tennis Club
Old Navan RoadVery good local tennis club with indoor and outdoor grass courts. Linked with the famous Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club.
https://www.cltc.ie/
Food Scene
Located nearby on the main street of Blanchardstown village.
Menu's at http://rudysrestaurant.ie/ or book a table: 01 968 5040
Rudys Restaurant
17 Main StLocated nearby on the main street of Blanchardstown village.
Menu's at http://rudysrestaurant.ie/ or book a table: 01 968 5040
Located nearby off main street of Blanchardstown Village
Details and menus at http://www.maximiliansbistro.ie/
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Maximilians Bistro Wine and Piano Bar
7 Main StLocated nearby off main street of Blanchardstown Village
Details and menus at http://www.maximiliansbistro.ie/
Great coffee, fresh breads and pastries as well as really nice prepared meals for eating at home or as a picnic.
Located in Castleknock village.
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The Butler's Pantry
99 Rathgar RdGreat coffee, fresh breads and pastries as well as really nice prepared meals for eating at home or as a picnic.
Located in Castleknock village.
Casual Japanese restaurant with great Ramen and other dishes. A local favourite of mine. :-)
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Casual Japanese restaurant with great Ramen and other dishes. A local favourite of mine. :-)
Brownes Steakhouse
Main StreetGood local restaurant specializing in Steaks.
Good local Thai restaurant. Also do delivery.
www.thaigarden.ie
M-Thur: 5.30pm-10.30pm, Fri-Sat 5.30-11pm, Sun: 3.30pm-10.30pm/
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Thai Garden Restaurant
Church AvenueGood local Thai restaurant. Also do delivery.
www.thaigarden.ie
M-Thur: 5.30pm-10.30pm, Fri-Sat 5.30-11pm, Sun: 3.30pm-10.30pm/
American Diner for burgers, fries and shakes.
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Eddie Rocket's
American Diner for burgers, fries and shakes.
Nando's
Blanchardstown Road SouthGood Chicken-themed restaurant theme just next to the Odeon cinema
Reliable Asian takeaway restaurant that delivers to the house or can be collected for takeout
http://www.diep.ie/
Lunch 12pm-2.30pm Thursday & Friday
Dinner: 4pm-11pm 7 days
Diep Takeaway Blanchardstown
6 Main StreetReliable Asian takeaway restaurant that delivers to the house or can be collected for takeout
http://www.diep.ie/
Lunch 12pm-2.30pm Thursday & Friday
Dinner: 4pm-11pm 7 days
Who doesn't like a Fish & Chips? If before 6.30pm, you should go instead to the Fishmongers in the Roselawn Shopping Centre who have amazing fresh fish, Scampi etc. and will fry them for you, along with chips.
Macaris Take Away
13 Tyrconnell RdWho doesn't like a Fish & Chips? If before 6.30pm, you should go instead to the Fishmongers in the Roselawn Shopping Centre who have amazing fresh fish, Scampi etc. and will fry them for you, along with chips.
Fishmonger of the year George Stephens runs a great Fishmongers in the Roselawn Shopping Centre. They now will fry FANTASTIC fresh fish & chips too!! Open 9am to 6.30pm Monday to Saturday. Gorgeous!!!
The Fish Market
Fishmonger of the year George Stephens runs a great Fishmongers in the Roselawn Shopping Centre. They now will fry FANTASTIC fresh fish & chips too!! Open 9am to 6.30pm Monday to Saturday. Gorgeous!!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Drinks & Food from morning till late.
TV screens with all major sports shown.
Meeting facilities available.
Part of the Wetherspoon group.
https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/republic-of-ireland/county-dublin/the-great-wood-dublin
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The Great Wood
Drinks & Food from morning till late.
TV screens with all major sports shown.
Meeting facilities available.
Part of the Wetherspoon group.
https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/republic-of-ireland/county-dublin/the-great-wood-dublin
The Carpenter
Carpenterstown RoadGood busy local pub with food, pub carvery
Getting Around
There are two of the Entreprise Rental Car locations nearby in Castleknock, Navan Road or Corduff, Snugborough Road.
https://www.enterprise.ie/en/home.html
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Enterprise Car & Van Hire - Dublin City Centre
10A DubberThere are two of the Entreprise Rental Car locations nearby in Castleknock, Navan Road or Corduff, Snugborough Road.
https://www.enterprise.ie/en/home.html
Dublin Airport
Only 20 minutes away by car / taxi.
D15 Taxis
Local Taxi company. Call (01) 815 1515.
FREE NOW Ireland(formerly mytaxi)
7-12 Mount Street UpperNational taxi app