Discover Blanchardstown

Blanchardstown has places to visit with very different character: the Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre features pools with very different dimensions and facilities; there is also the indoor water park AquaZone, the extensive Sport Ireland Campus, green spaces and an arts centre. This gives you a choice of water-based fun, sport, park walks and culture when planning your trip. Which holiday rental makes the right base depends above all on which of these interests you want to prioritise.

Swimming, diving facilities and AquaZone

The diving pool at the Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre is an international FINA-standard pool. It measures 25 × 16.5 metres and is a maximum of 5 metres deep. It also has a movable floor and diving facilities at 1, 3, 5 and 10 metres. These dimensions and heights make the pool a specific destination for travellers particularly interested in diving facilities.

Another pool at the National Aquatic Centre measures 50 × 25 metres and has ten lanes. It also meets international standards; two movable floors and the option to reconfigure the pool for other uses set its facilities apart from those of the diving pool. If you see swimming and diving facilities as different priorities, these details will help you distinguish between the two pools.

AquaZone offers a different kind of water-based visit: the indoor water park at the Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre has eight slides, rides and other experiences for all ages. For families with children, this offers a different kind of outing from the pools with their clearly specified dimensions and diving facilities. Along with the programme at Draíocht Arts Centre, it lets you tailor your stay to your family’s interests rather than focusing on just one activity.

Sports facilities and green space at Millennium Park

The Sport Ireland Campus is a 500-acre site in Blanchardstown dedicated to a wide variety of sporting activities. The campus has bicycle stands and repair stations, including at the entrances to the Sport Ireland National Aquatics Centre and the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena. If you plan to take a bicycle on your trip, these facilities are a useful point of reference. The two entrances mentioned help you locate the stands and repair stations across the site.

Millennium Park offers a different setting: the park covers 24.4 hectares (60 acres) and is right next to Blanchardstown Town Centre. Tree-lined paths lead to meadows, woodland and walled gardens; there is also a playground in the park. These specific features give families several possible interests for a park visit: paths and garden areas are just as much a focus as somewhere to play. If the park is important to your trip, its location right next to the Town Centre may also help you orient yourself when choosing a holiday rental.

Cultural programme and getting there

Draíocht Arts Centre offers a varied programme for families and young people. It includes family drama, pantomimes and musicals. This cultural offering complements the sporting and water-based experiences in Blanchardstown. If you like to include a performance in your stay, you can consider this programme as a separate reason to visit, alongside park visits or sporting activities.

Buses 38 and 38A run from the city centre, departing from O’Connell Street or Hawkins Street and travelling to Snugborough Road in Blanchardstown. This is a specific point of reference if you are planning to travel by bus.

More local pages to explore: Na Sceirí, Kilsallaghan, Sutton, Roganstown, Swords, Rush, Santry and Ward.

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