Nestled along the south side coast of Dublin Bay, Blackrock is a vibrant town that offers visitors and residents a wonderful combination of beautiful natural surroundings, great local amenities and excellent shopping and dining facilities.

Conveniently located along the DART lines and served by numerous buses, visitors to Blackrock will be struck by just how much this town has to offer.

Shoppers are spoilt for choice with many independently owned fashion boutiques, book shops, art and antique galleries and designer home ware shops peppered throughout the town and in the Blackrock Shopping Centre.  The Frascati Shopping Centre houses both the Debenhams department store and Marks and Spencers along with other exciting shops.  The town also has a number of supermarkets and convenience stores.

Take a stroll in the beautiful Blackrock park or along the strand and take in the panoramic views across Dublin Bay from Howth Head to Dun Laoghaire harbour.  Children will enjoy the park’s wide, open spaces, playgrounds and of course the very charming ducks and swans.  The famous weekend Blackrock market is a popular place for young and old to browse among collector’s items, arts, crafts, toys and second hand goods.

Blackrock has many special bars, coffee shops and restaurants.  Many will be enticed to stop in for a pint and catch some live music, watch the match, relax in one of the beer gardens with the ‘after work’ crowd or grab a bite to eat or a reviving coffee in one of the coffee houses.  For a more formal dining experience, there are a range of popular restaurants to suit all budgets and tastes.

Blackrock hosts regular free community events for all the family.  Please check the ‘Events’ page throughout the year for up to date details.