Goatstown is a small Southside suburb of Dublin, Ireland. To the west is Dundrum, to the east is Blackrock, to the south is Kilmacud, and to the north is Clonskeagh. The area is bordered by Mount Merrion to which it shares many local amenities. Entrances to University College Dublin can be found on Roebuck Road, and due to the areas proximity to the campus, the suburb is highly attractive to university students.