Pollardstown Neighbourhood Guide
Kildare
About Pollardstown
Pollardstown is a mainly rural locality in County Kildare, lying close to the Curragh and within easy reach of Kildare Town, Newbridge and Rathangan. Its character is open, quiet and agricultural, with scattered homes and farmland rather than a conventional village centre. The surrounding landscape is best known for the Curragh plain and Pollardstown Fen, a nationally important wetland with walking routes and rich wildlife. Residents generally depend on nearby towns for schools, larger shops, healthcare and everyday services, while Kildare Town and Newbridge provide the broadest choice of supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and pubs. Kildare railway station offers regular services towards Dublin and the south, and the M7 and N7 make commuting by car practical, although local journeys are largely car-dependent. Nearby education includes primary schools around Kildare Town and Curragh, with secondary options in Kildare Town and Newbridge. Leisure opportunities include walks around Pollardstown Fen and the Curragh, racing at Curragh Racecourse, and a wide range of sporting clubs in Kildare, Newbridge and the surrounding parish communities.
Property Market in Pollardstown
Based on 4 properties for sale in Pollardstown
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Pollardstown
Schools
Multi-denominational primary school serving families in Kildare Town and surrounding rural areas.
Primary education option located in Kildare Town, within convenient reach of Pollardstown.
Post-primary school providing broad secondary education and extracurricular activities near Kildare Town.
Visit website ↗Secondary school in Rathangan, serving pupils from surrounding south Kildare communities.
Established post-primary school offering education and activities in nearby Newbridge.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Mainline station with regular Dublin Heuston, commuter and intercity services.
Local and regional buses connect Kildare Town with Newbridge, Naas and Dublin.
Major motorway access towards Dublin, Portlaoise and destinations across the midlands.
Important regional route linking Kildare-area communities with Naas and Dublin.
Rural routes connect Pollardstown with Kildare Town, the Curragh and Rathangan.
Amenities
Ireland’s largest remaining calcareous fen, with distinctive habitats and walking opportunities.
Popular designer outlet shopping destination beside Kildare Town and the railway station.
Visit website ↗Nearby town centre with supermarkets, cafés, pubs, restaurants, banks and everyday services.
Visit website ↗Major flat-racing venue and landmark set within the open Curragh landscape.
Leisure centre offering swimming, fitness facilities and exercise programmes in Kildare Town.
Well-known retail and visitor attraction offering Irish gifts, jewellery and dining nearby.
Public library providing books, study facilities, events and community services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Gaelic games organisation representing Kildare and supporting clubs across the county.
Local football club providing youth and adult teams and community participation.
Rugby club offering playing, coaching and social activities for local members.
Historic Kildare Town pub, restaurant and accommodation venue near St Brigid’s Cathedral.
Popular Kildare Town dining venue serving contemporary food in a relaxed setting.
Properties For Sale near Pollardstown
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