Whitechurch () is a small suburban area on the southside of Dublin, in the local government area of South Dublin. It is situated south of Ballyboden, east of Edmondstown and west of Marlay Park. The greater part of the area lies north of the M50 semi-orbital motorway, with some remote parts merging into the mountainous districts of Tibradden and Kilmashogue south of the road, all at the foot of the Dublin mountains. Whitechurch is part of the greater Rathfarnham area. Whitechurch is also the name of a townland and civil parish.

There are 3 schools located in Whitechurch: St. Columba's College, a private, mostly boarding, secondary school, and two primary schools, Whitechurch National School (Church of Ireland) and Scoil Mhuire National School Roman Catholic, linked to the Good Counsel Parish, Ballyboden).

See also

  • List of towns and villages in Ireland

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