About Firies
Firies is a rural village and parish in County Kerry, positioned between Killarney and Tralee, with Farranfore, Milltown and Castlemaine among its nearby communities. It has a quiet, close-knit countryside character, while remaining within practical reach of larger towns for employment, shopping and services. Daily life centres on the village, local school and parish facilities, with homes and farms spread through the surrounding landscape. Families have access to primary education locally, while secondary schools and broader services are available in nearby Killarney, Tralee and Castleisland. The N22 and N23 provide useful road connections, and Farranfore railway station and Kerry Airport are close by for longer-distance travel. Local amenities include village shops, community facilities and traditional pubs, while Killarney and Tralee provide a wider choice of cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, healthcare and leisure venues. Outdoor life is a strong feature, with walking, GAA and other community activities reflecting the area’s rural Kerry identity.
Property Market in Firies
Based on 4 properties for sale in Firies
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Firies
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Firies and the surrounding rural parish.
Visit website ↗Nearby primary school serving families in Farranfore and neighbouring districts.
Established secondary school in Killarney, serving boys from the wider area.
Mixed post-primary school offering education and practical programmes in Killarney.
Large mixed secondary school providing broad post-primary education in Tralee.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route linking Firies with Killarney, Tralee and the wider county.
Important road connection towards Farranfore, Castleisland and the Dingle direction.
Nearby station with services towards Killarney, Tralee, Mallow and Dublin connections.
Regional airport at Farranfore offering scheduled services and convenient air access.
Bus connections link nearby villages with Killarney, Tralee and surrounding towns.
Amenities
Convenient everyday retail and services serving the local parish community.
Traditional village pubs provide informal gatherings, refreshments and community atmosphere.
Nearby town offering supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants and essential services.
Larger regional centre with extensive retail, dining, healthcare and cultural facilities.
Exceptional nearby parkland offering lakeside scenery, woodland walks and outdoor recreation.
Nearby local healthcare provision serving residents around Farranfore and Firies.
Swimming, fitness and leisure facilities available a short drive from Firies.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club central to sporting and community life in the parish.
Venue for local meetings, activities, classes and parish community events.
Important local landmark and focus for parish worship and community connections.
Nearby village services support commuters and residents travelling through the area.
A broad employment and services base accessible by road from Firies.
Nearby Areas
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