About Derrinturn
Derrinturn is a small village in north-west County Kildare, serving the surrounding rural communities around the Grand Canal and the Bog of Allen. It has a quiet, close-knit, family-oriented character, with everyday services concentrated along the village’s main street and larger shopping trips usually made to nearby towns. Local education is centred on Derrinturn National School, while secondary-school options are available in neighbouring towns such as Edenderry and Prosperous. Commuting is mainly by car via the R402 and surrounding regional roads, with bus services linking the village to Edenderry, Newbridge and Dublin-area connections; rail users generally travel to stations such as Kildare or Maynooth. Residents have access to local pubs, cafés, convenience shopping and community services, while Edenderry provides a broader choice of supermarkets, restaurants and professional services. The surrounding countryside offers excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and angling, particularly along the Grand Canal and local bogland landscapes. Community life is supported by GAA and other sporting organisations, with nearby Allenwood, Carbury and Johnstownbridge adding further clubs and amenities.
Property Market in Derrinturn
Based on 7 properties for sale in Derrinturn
Property types
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What’s in Derrinturn
Schools
Local primary school serving Derrinturn and surrounding north Kildare communities.
Visit website ↗Nearby primary school serving children in the Coill Dubh area.
Mixed post-primary school offering broad second-level education and further opportunities.
Established secondary school providing education for students from surrounding Kildare communities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main road route connecting Derrinturn with Edenderry, Johnstownbridge and wider Kildare.
Bus connections provide links towards Edenderry, Newbridge and Dublin-area transport interchanges.
Mainline station offering regular services towards Dublin, Portlaoise and other destinations.
Useful commuter rail option for journeys towards Dublin and towns along the Maynooth line.
Accessible via connecting regional roads for longer journeys east, west and south.
Amenities
Convenience shopping and everyday services are available within the village centre.
Informal meeting places serving drinks, light food and community events locally.
Scenic towpath route nearby for walking, cycling, fishing and enjoying the canal landscape.
Venue for local activities, meetings, classes and community-led events.
Nearby town offering supermarkets, restaurants, banks, cafés and broader retail services.
Local pitches and facilities supporting Gaelic games and community sporting activity.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community Gaelic games club with teams and activities for different age groups.
Local hub hosting social, recreational and community activities throughout the year.
Nearby Gaelic games club serving Allenwood and surrounding rural communities.
Established neighbouring club offering Gaelic games and strong community participation.
Nearby club providing Gaelic football, hurling and community sporting opportunities.
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