Stillorgan: Market, Shopping Centre and Church History

Stillorgan brings together a regular weekly market, the history of an early shopping centre and an ancient religious site. Stillorgan Village is characterised by an open-air centre, broad mall areas and covered walkways. The market, local history and public transport connections offer different ways to make the most of your stay.

Wednesday Market

Stillorgan Food Market takes place every Wednesday from 10 am to 4 pm in Stillorgan Village, whatever the weather. Visitors can sample the food on offer; seating is available in front of Dunnes Stores. The market therefore combines a regular day of the week with the chance to discover food on site and sit down.

If you want the market to be a regular part of your plans, schedule your visit for Wednesday. Check the latest information about the market and the Village in advance, as opening times, offerings, seating and layout may change.

A Shopping Centre with an Early History

Stillorgan Village opened in 1966 as Ireland’s first shopping centre. Today, it is an open-air centre with broad mall areas and covered walkways. The year marks its opening as a shopping centre; the open layout and its covered walkways describe another, spatial aspect of the place. This makes it possible to put the history of the shopping centre in context at a specific place in Stillorgan, rather than viewing it simply as a date.

St Brigid’s Church: An Ancient Religious Site

The site of St Brigid’s Church in Stillorgan is an ancient religious site where worship still takes place. The church was rebuilt around 1712. These represent two distinct periods: the site’s ancient significance relates to its religious history, while the approximate date refers to the rebuilding of the church. Those interested in local history will find a link here between the site’s ancient religious character and a later church building.

Getting Around by Bus and Luas

Stillorgan Village is served by bus routes 11, 46A, 145, 75 and 47. From there, it is about a 20-minute walk to Stillorgan Luas stop. These offer two different points of reference when choosing a holiday rental: the bus routes serve the Village, while the Luas stop is about a 20-minute walk away. Check current routes and connections before travelling.

Scenic Outings in the Wider Destination

In the wider destination of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Ticknock offers a different kind of outing. There is a 13 km waymarked circular mountain biking network made up of purpose-built singletrack trails and forest roads. Ticknock also has up to 10 km of mountain and forest paths with views of Dublin City, Dublin Bay, Bray Head and the Wicklow Mountains. The two offerings combine a dedicated mountain biking option with paths where the listed views are part of the experience. Check the difficulty and conditions before a bike ride. When choosing your holiday rental, consider whether Stillorgan’s market, shopping centre and local history, or the scenic activities in the wider destination, will shape your stay.

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