The historical village of Blackrock developed as a seaside resort in the 18th Century. The name Blackrock is derived from an outcrop of limestone that occurs on the strand near the Blackrock Baths. The stone turns black when wet, hence the name ‘Blackrock‘.
Today, dart links, right on the sea, and excellent schools and shopping in the area, it is a very popular family residential area.
Shopping
There are two Shopping Centres in Blackrock, Frascati Shopping Centre and The Blackrock Centre.
With anchor stores such as Marks & Spencer, Debenhams, Boots and McDonalds, and boutique shoe and clothes stores, this shopping centre makes living in Blackrock very easy.
The anchor store in Blackrock is an expansive Super Valu, with a store that offers some of the best in Irish produce as well as gourmet overseas store. With a hardware store, coffee shops, dry cleaners, clothes stores, it really is a park and shop facility.
Eating and Drinking
Blackrock has some fantastic and well known restuarants in the area. From coffee shops such as The Wooden Spoon and The Vanilla Pod Eatery and The Bear Market to name but a few – you are spoilt for choice.
Blackrock market is home to the Michelin Star fine dining Heron & Grey . Other well known eateries are Ouzos and Dunne & Crescenzi.
There are some well known established pubs, such as O’Rourkes, Conways, The Breffni Inn, and The Wicked Wolf.
Transport
Blackrock is well serviced by its local dart station, and is well served by several buses.
- Benincasa, Mount Merrion Avenue
- Carysfort National School, Convent Road
- Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Avenue
- Willow Park, Rock Road (Roman Catholic)
- St. Augustine’s, Obelisk Park (Roman Catholic)
- All Saints, Carysfort Avenue (Church of Ireland)
- Booterstown National School, Cross Avenue (Church of Ireland)
Local Secondary Schools include
- Blackrock College, Rock Road (Roman Catholic)
- Rockford Manor
- Dominican College Sion Hill, Cross Avenue (Roman Catholic)
- Newpark Comprehensive School, Newtownpark Avenue (Church of Ireland)
- St. Andrew’s College, Booterstown Avenue (Inter-Denominational)
Local Amenities
Leading Medical Private Clinic, Blackrock Clinic, is just on the outskirts of the village alongside Blackrock Park.
Established sports Clubs include: Blackrock Rugby Club, Blackrock Athletic Club, Blackrock Bowling & Tennis Club.
Gyms and private clubs include: Medfit, True Natural Training, and Educogym
Childrens’ Activities include: Bounce Gymanistics, and Granada Soccer Club.
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