Guidebook for Ongar
Entertainment & Activities
National aquatic centre has some fun slides, an olympic-size swimming pool and the gym, 10 minute drive from the house
35 locals recommend
National Aquatic Centre
Snugborough RoadNational aquatic centre has some fun slides, an olympic-size swimming pool and the gym, 10 minute drive from the house
Go Kids Go!
Porters RoadKids playcentre nearby (accessible by car only)
Kart City
Old Airport RoadKarting for kids and adults (driving distance)
Tayto Park
A nice outdoor adventure centre for the kids, accessible by car only
Fort Lucan
A great outdoor centre for kids, 10 minute drive from the house
Leisureplex has a bowling alley and arcade games, 10 minutes from the house (accessible by car and bus)
12 locals recommend
Leisureplex Blanchardstown
Leisureplex has a bowling alley and arcade games, 10 minutes from the house (accessible by car and bus)
Park outside the house with a playground for kids, also great for walking, rollerblading and cycling (nice view from balcony of the house)
7 locals recommend
Ongar Park
Park outside the house with a playground for kids, also great for walking, rollerblading and cycling (nice view from balcony of the house)
Sightseeing
Vast castle grounds are home to a haunted Malahide castle and Fry Model Railway (miniature models of trains) museum, Avoca restaurant/coffee shop has a great range of delicious foods and souvenirs
187 locals recommend
Malahide Castle & Gardens
Back RoadVast castle grounds are home to a haunted Malahide castle and Fry Model Railway (miniature models of trains) museum, Avoca restaurant/coffee shop has a great range of delicious foods and souvenirs
A large castle grounds complex with a museum, a friendly guide (guided tours are on the hour, by demand) will tell you about the history as you walk through the main building, nice to walk around
82 locals recommend
Trim Castle
Castle StreetA large castle grounds complex with a museum, a friendly guide (guided tours are on the hour, by demand) will tell you about the history as you walk through the main building, nice to walk around
Everything Else
Portmarnock Beach
our favorite beach
Dunboyne castle hotel and spa is a nice place for food and relaxation (driving time - 10 minutes)
9 locals recommend
Dunboyne Castle Hotel and Spa
Maynooth RoadDunboyne castle hotel and spa is a nice place for food and relaxation (driving time - 10 minutes)
The Dublin airport is only 20 minutes away, we offer drop off or pick-up (15 euro either way), taxi cost - 25+
126 locals recommend
Dublin Airport
The Dublin airport is only 20 minutes away, we offer drop off or pick-up (15 euro either way), taxi cost - 25+
Phoenix park is the largest park in Europe, home to the Dublin Zoo, Áras an Uachtaráin (the official residence of the President of Ireland), the police (Garda) headquarters, 500 deer and lots more
1242 locals recommend
Phoenix Park
Phoenix park is the largest park in Europe, home to the Dublin Zoo, Áras an Uachtaráin (the official residence of the President of Ireland), the police (Garda) headquarters, 500 deer and lots more
Blanchardstown Library
Nearby library
The Natter Day today newsagent shop is where you can buy bus tickets, newspapers and magazines and top up for mobiles and Leap Cards, 5 minute walk from the house
6 locals recommend
Main Street
Main StreetThe Natter Day today newsagent shop is where you can buy bus tickets, newspapers and magazines and top up for mobiles and Leap Cards, 5 minute walk from the house
Reba Reborn Ongar
32 Main Stnearby hair salon
nearby surgery and dentist, GP within 5 minutes walking from the house
7 locals recommend
The Meridian Clinic Ongar
1 The Avenuenearby surgery and dentist, GP within 5 minutes walking from the house
Hickey's Pharmacy Ongar - Late Night
10 Main Streetpharmacy within 5 minutes walk from the house
Food Scene
Golf club, spa, restaurant (accessible by car only - 15 minutes)
12 locals recommend
Castleknock Hotel
Porterstown RoadGolf club, spa, restaurant (accessible by car only - 15 minutes)
Thai Garden Restaurant
Church AvenueA very nice Thai restaurant not too far from the house
A fantastic restaurant not too far, with live music (Dean Martin tribute and guitar, and other types), great food and service, nice wine, Gourmet Pizza takeout another nice feature
11 locals recommend
Maximilians Bistro Wine and Piano Bar
7 Main StA fantastic restaurant not too far, with live music (Dean Martin tribute and guitar, and other types), great food and service, nice wine, Gourmet Pizza takeout another nice feature
Mulberry Restaurant
8 Navan RdA large pub and restaurant
Our favorite restaurant on the Royal canal, nice summer outside seating and bar, great menu, accessible only by car (15 minutes)
14 locals recommend
12th Lock Boutique Hotel & Cafe Bistro
Our favorite restaurant on the Royal canal, nice summer outside seating and bar, great menu, accessible only by car (15 minutes)
A very nice and inexpensive Chinese restaurant not too far from the house
7 locals recommend
Ming Court
A very nice and inexpensive Chinese restaurant not too far from the house
Forchetta Restaurant
A very nice (mid range) Italian-Mediterranean restaurant
Ravellos
15 Clonsilla RdNice Italian restaurant nearby
Rendezvous Coffee House has lovely coffee and tea, selection of pastries and scrumptious breakfasts! 5 minute walk from the house
7 locals recommend
1 Main St
1 Main StreetRendezvous Coffee House has lovely coffee and tea, selection of pastries and scrumptious breakfasts! 5 minute walk from the house
Da Panza
Summerhill RoadBest value and quality Italian restaurant (accessible by car only)
Arts & Culture
The nearest cinemaplex (9 screens) accessible by car and bus
23 locals recommend
Odeon Cinema Blanchardstown
Blanchardstown Road SouthThe nearest cinemaplex (9 screens) accessible by car and bus
Draiocht Blanchardstown
Nearby theatre and gallery
Drinks & Nightlife
Our local pub, serves food and drink, 5 minutes walking from the house, very nice staff, live music on weekends
7 locals recommend
Cu Chulainn's
44 Main StreetOur local pub, serves food and drink, 5 minutes walking from the house, very nice staff, live music on weekends
TGI Fridays - restaurant and bar, close to the house (accessible by car and bus)
13 locals recommend
TGI Friday's
15 The MallTGI Fridays - restaurant and bar, close to the house (accessible by car and bus)
Shopping
The biggest shopping centre in Dublin, has a wealth of shops, such as Next, Penneys, Dunnes, Debenhams, Woodies, Currys, Schuh, etc. Also has a theatre, leisure plex, library, a good few restaurants
50 locals recommend
Blanchardstown Centre
Blanchardstown Road SouthThe biggest shopping centre in Dublin, has a wealth of shops, such as Next, Penneys, Dunnes, Debenhams, Woodies, Currys, Schuh, etc. Also has a theatre, leisure plex, library, a good few restaurants
Dunnes Stores
19-20 South Great George's StreetOur neighborhood grocery store, walking distance to the house