About Moone
Moone is a small, rural village in south County Kildare, close to the borders with County Carlow and County Wicklow. It has a quiet, close-knit character, with surrounding farmland, country roads and attractive views towards the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains. The village is best known for Moone High Cross, an important early Christian monument, and the nearby ruins of Moone Abbey. Day-to-day life is peaceful and car-dependent, with larger shopping trips and a broader choice of services usually made in Castledermot, Baltinglass, Athy or Carlow. Families have access to primary-school options in nearby villages, while secondary pupils generally travel to schools in Castledermot, Athy, Baltinglass or Carlow. The N9/M9 corridor provides the main regional road connection, with Dublin, Carlow and Kilkenny reachable by road, although public transport is more limited than in larger Kildare towns. Local social life centres on village and parish activities, nearby pubs and community events, while country walks, heritage sites and outdoor pursuits are prominent leisure options.
Property Market in Moone
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Property types
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What’s in Moone
Schools
Local primary-school provision serving children from Moone and surrounding rural areas.
Primary school in nearby Castledermot, serving the local town and hinterland.
Mixed secondary school offering post-primary education in nearby Castledermot.
Irish-medium primary school option in Athy, within practical commuting distance.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main motorway access towards Carlow, Kilkenny, Naas and Dublin.
Road connection linking Moone with Castledermot, Carlow and surrounding villages.
Regional bus services connect nearby towns, though village frequencies can be limited.
Nearest mainline station, providing Dublin, Kildare and Waterford rail connections.
Alternative nearby station on the Dublin–Waterford rail line.
Amenities
Named local venue and nearby point of interest in the Moone area.
Notable ninth-century carved high cross beside the historic monastic site.
Atmospheric medieval religious ruins forming one of the village’s key landmarks.
Nearby centre for everyday shops, services, pubs and community facilities.
Neighbouring Wicklow town offering supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and essential services.
Small-scale local facilities supporting parish, sporting and community activities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local organisations supporting parish life, events, social activities and village initiatives.
Nearby Gaelic games club serving players and families across the surrounding area.
Local soccer club providing youth and adult football opportunities nearby.
Important local heritage attraction drawing visitors to the village and surrounds.
Nearby Areas
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