About Kerrykeel
Kerrykeel is a small village on the Fanad Peninsula in north Donegal, close to Mulroy Bay and within easy reach of Milford, Rathmullan, Carrigart and Portsalon. It has a rural, close-knit character, with a strong local community and a pace of life shaped by the surrounding farmland, coastline and hills. Everyday services are centred on the village, while larger grocery shops, professional services and more extensive healthcare are available in Milford and Letterkenny. Families are served by nearby primary schools and secondary education in Milford, with school transport important for some rural households. Local driving is the main way to get around, although Bus Éireann services connect Kerrykeel with Milford, Letterkenny and other Donegal destinations. Kerrykeel has traditional pubs and local places to eat, while the wider Fanad area offers beaches, coastal walks and outdoor pursuits, including access towards Portsalon and the Knockalla coast. Recreation is community-focused, with Gaelic games and other clubs providing an important social outlet. The area suits residents looking for village life, open countryside and coastal access rather than a large-town environment.
Property Market in Kerrykeel
Based on 5 properties for sale in Kerrykeel
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Kerrykeel
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Kerrykeel and surrounding Fanad communities.
Nearby primary school serving Milford and families from the wider surrounding area.
Co-educational secondary school offering post-primary education and a broad community programme.
Local secondary school providing post-primary education for students from north Donegal.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local and regional services provide connections towards Milford, Letterkenny and surrounding villages.
Key road through Kerrykeel linking Fanad with Milford, Ramelton and Letterkenny.
Scenic regional route connecting the village with Portsalon and northern Fanad.
Letterkenny provides the nearest major bus interchange and wider regional connections.
Regional airport near Carrickfinn, reachable by road for selected domestic and UK flights.
Amenities
Convenient local provisions and everyday services are available within the village centre.
Traditional village pubs provide informal meeting places, refreshments and community conversation.
Nearby shores offer scenic views, walking, boating and access to coastal outdoor activities.
Well-known sandy beach on the Fanad coast, popular for swimming and family days.
Nearby Milford provides supermarkets, pharmacies, cafés and additional essential local services.
Historic coastal village with beach access, walks, cafés and views across Lough Swilly.
Dramatic nearby landscapes provide scenic drives, walking opportunities and broad countryside views.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community Gaelic games club supporting local juvenile and adult participation.
GAA club representing the wider Fanad area, with football and community activities.
Local groups help organise events, activities and social initiatives for residents.
Independent shops, hospitality providers and trades support everyday life across the surrounding peninsula.
Properties For Sale near Kerrykeel
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