Rathbeale ( ga, Ráth Béil) is a neighbourhood in the town of
Swords
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in Ireland. It developed in west Swords along the Rathbeale Road (R125), which runs from Swords to the townland of Rathbeal. It has been designed around the Rathbeale Road, which has shops, including two supermarkets, with housing estates on either side of the road.
Layout
Rathbeale is located west of the centre of Swords, along the Rathbeale Road. It is on the northside of the Ward River, between the areas of
Applewood and
Brackenstown
Brackenstown is a neighbourhood in the north Dublin suburb of Swords in Ireland. It developed in west Swords on the north side of the Ward River. It developed along the Brackenstown Road, which runs from Swords to the townland of Knocksedan. I ...
. The Rathbeale Road runs through the centre of Rathbeale and there are housing estates on either side of the road.
Public transport
The Rathbeale Road is served by
Dublin Bus
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Routes 41, 41b, and 41x.
Dublin Bus route 41 operates approximately every 20 minutes from Swords Manor to Dublin City Centre (Lwr Abbey Street) through Rathbeale, Swords Village, Dublin Airport, Santry and Drumcondra. Route 41b operates an infrequent service from Rolestown to Dublin City Centre (Lwr Abbey Street) through Rathbeale and Swords Village. At peak times route 41x operates a service to UCD Belfield via Dublin City Centre.
Amenities
Shops on the Rathbeale Road include supermarkets, a department store, a pharmacy, a newsagency and a florist. The public library is also on the Rathbeale Road.
Swords Library
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References
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Neighbourhoods in Swords, Dublin