Hi Jules and Dave,
I've lived in lucan all my life, I would recommend it but definately St Marys parish if at all possible, just from having a look online there are one or two 3beds that may come under your budget, I'd recommend Hermitage or Ballyowen. They are on both the 25a and 66/67 bus routes and have already been through the worst of the traffic by the time you get on. If you get an express bus at Woodies (close to both estates) its pretty much a bus lane all the way into town. These estates are also close enough to walk to school, and near Liffey valley, Superquinn and Eurospar shopping centres. I always loved living in lucan, there are plenty of amenities and things to do, loads of classes and activities for kids. There the pubs are nice especially Courtneys in the village and do nice food. The nitelink service is good at the weekends and only €4, a taxi would be between 20 and 30 depending on the estate.. I have recently moved out of home and have found the buses to be slower into town despite being closer because there are not as many bus lanes.
I've lived in lucan all my life, I would recommend it but definately St Marys parish if at all possible, just from having a look online there are one or two 3beds that may come under your budget, I'd recommend Hermitage or Ballyowen. They are on both the 25a and 66/67 bus routes and have already been through the worst of the traffic by the time you get on. If you get an express bus at Woodies (close to both estates) its pretty much a bus lane all the way into town. These estates are also close enough to walk to school, and near Liffey valley, Superquinn and Eurospar shopping centres. I always loved living in lucan, there are plenty of amenities and things to do, loads of classes and activities for kids. There the pubs are nice especially Courtneys in the village and do nice food. The nitelink service is good at the weekends and only €4, a taxi would be between 20 and 30 depending on the estate.. I have recently moved out of home and have found the buses to be slower into town despite being closer because there are not as many bus lanes.