Our local village Stepaside has all the necessary amenities - grocery store, butcher, vegetable shop, fishmonger, pharmacy, hairdresser, beauty salon, laundrette as well as a pub and 3 restaraunts, It is well connected to the city with 2 bus routes as well as being a 15 minute walk to the local tram.
Cairnfort is a small estate of 37 houses all built circa 2002-2004. There is a good community spirit amongst the many families.
Locally there are plenty of sport facilities - including many golf courses, driving ranges as well as par 3 golf. There is also some riding stables, mountain bike trails as well as numerous walking trails. The area is close to the Dublin and Wicklow mountains, which is popular with local cycling enthusiasts.
Dublin City is within easy reach with its numerous attractions such as Trinity College, Guinness Hop Store, St Stephens Green and a vibrant night life and many world class restaurants
Dun Laoghaire is also close by (6km) where a number of sailing and windsurfing clubs are located.