About Rathcoffey
Rathcoffey is a small rural village and townland area in north-west County Kildare, within the W91 routing area and close to Clane, Donadea, Kilcock, Maynooth and Straffan. It has a quiet, countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland and a compact village setting rather than an urban centre. Saint Mochuo’s National School provides local primary education, while secondary schools and wider services are available in nearby Clane, Maynooth and Kilcock. Day-to-day shopping and services are limited locally, so residents generally travel to Clane or Maynooth for supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, healthcare and larger retail choices. Local social life centres on village pubs and community activities, with further dining and evening options in the surrounding towns. Donadea Forest Park is a notable nearby leisure destination, offering woodland walks, trails and family-friendly outdoor space. Road travel is the main commuting option, with access towards the M4 corridor, Maynooth and Dublin, while rail services are available from Maynooth and Kilcock. The area suits residents seeking a peaceful Kildare countryside setting while remaining within reach of established commuter towns and their amenities.
Property Market in Rathcoffey
Based on 4 properties for sale in Rathcoffey
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Rathcoffey
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Rathcoffey and surrounding rural communities.
Visit website ↗Nearby primary school serving the Prosperous area and surrounding north-west Kildare communities.
Mixed post-primary school in Clane, offering education for surrounding villages and rural areas.
Established secondary school option in Maynooth, accessible from Rathcoffey by road.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local roads connect the village with Clane, Donadea, Kilcock, Maynooth and Straffan.
The nearby M4 provides a direct strategic route towards Dublin and the west.
Mainline rail services connect Maynooth with Dublin city centre and western destinations.
Nearby commuter rail station serving Kilcock, Dublin and towns along the Maynooth line.
Residents generally use nearby towns for more frequent regional and commuter bus connections.
Amenities
Popular woodland park with walking trails, picnic areas, a lake and family recreation.
Nearby centre providing supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday services.
Larger nearby centre with extensive retail, dining, cafés, services and student amenities.
Public library offering books, study facilities, events and community services.
Local venue supporting clubs, classes, meetings and community activities.
Major nearby sports and fitness facility offering exercise, pitches and leisure activities.
Traditional local social venues serving residents and visitors in the surrounding rural area.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting youth and adult participation in the community.
Community venue hosting local meetings, activities and social events throughout the year.
Established nearby Gaelic games club with extensive juvenile and adult programmes.
Visitor-focused facilities supporting walking, outdoor recreation and family day trips.
Nearby independent retailers, professional services, cafés and hospitality businesses serve Rathcoffey residents.
Properties For Sale near Rathcoffey
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