Your Guide To Living in Rathgar

• Rathgars History

Ireland’s Rathgar, also known as Ráth Garbh, or “rough ringfort,” is a neighbourhood of Dublin. It was formerly a village that, starting in 1862, belonged to the township of Rathmines and Rathgar; in 1930, it was annexed by the expanding metropolis and turned into a suburb. Rathgar is located three kilometres south of Dublin city centre. 

• Shopping in Rathgar

Rathgar has several retail outlets, including a small Supervalue supermarket, and several other small retailers for your everyday needs. Dublin City Centre is nearby and offers a host of great retailers to suit your needs.  The Swan Shopping Centre is a popular shopping centre for many of the locals, including shops such as Book Station, Dunnes Stores, Carraig Donn and Tiger along with many food outlets and a cinema.

• Education in Rathgar

The High School, Dublin, which relocated to the neighbourhood in 1971 from its original home on Harcourt Street, is one of the major schools in the region. Other educational institutions include Stratford College, which was established by Dublin’s Jewish Community in the 1950s and is located on Zion Road. Girls can attend St. Louis High School in Rathmines, which was founded in 1913. It belongs to The Le Cheile Schools Trust.

•  Socialising in Rathgar

Rathgar is a busy area during the evening. Restaurants including The Revolution, Bijou Bistro,

And more. Along with a host of great restaurants, you have a host of gastro pubs and other activities in the area. Rathgar is also home to The Revolution Restaurant and bijou restaurant.

• Rathgars Public Transport

Rathgar is a short drive from Dublin City Centre, 15 mins by car and 30 minutes by public transport. You can get to Rathgar by Bus or Train. These are the lines and routes that have stops nearby. 

Bus: 

• 14
• 15
• 15A
• 65
• 6