About Robertstown
Robertstown is a small village in north-west County Kildare, set along the Grand Canal between Naas and Edenderry and close to Allenwood, Caragh, Coill Dubh, Kilmeage and Prosperous. It has a peaceful, rural character, with canal-side housing and farmland giving the area a strong village-and-countryside feel rather than an urban one. The canal is central to everyday life, providing attractive walking and cycling routes, fishing spots and a distinctive local landmark at the aqueduct and harbour. Robertstown has limited day-to-day retail provision, so residents generally use Prosperous, Allenwood, Clane, Naas or Newbridge for larger supermarket shops, services and a wider choice of cafés and restaurants. The village has local pub and food options, while nearby towns provide additional dining, banking, healthcare, leisure and evening entertainment. Families have primary-school choices in Robertstown and neighbouring villages, with secondary education and larger sports facilities available in surrounding towns. There is no railway station in Robertstown, so commuting is generally by car or bus, with access towards Naas, Newbridge, Maynooth and Dublin via the surrounding regional road network. Local life is shaped by GAA, angling, canal activities and community events, with the Grand Canal offering one of Kildare’s most recognisable recreational settings.
Property Market in Robertstown
Based on 3 properties for sale in Robertstown
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Robertstown
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Robertstown and surrounding rural communities.
Visit website ↗Village primary school serving families in Prosperous and the surrounding hinterland.
Established secondary-school option within commuting distance, serving north Kildare families.
Co-educational secondary school offering broad post-primary provision in Naas.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Canal-side route linking Robertstown with nearby villages and longer recreational trails.
Regional road providing connections through north Kildare towards Naas and Edenderry.
Local and regional services provide connections towards Naas, Newbridge and surrounding villages.
Mainline station offering Dublin and southwest rail services, reached by car.
Nearby stations provide commuter connections towards Dublin and wider Kildare.
Amenities
Picturesque canal harbour with towpaths, moorings, walks and strong local character.
Nearby Johnstown venue offering dining, drinks, accommodation and event facilities.
Well-known canal-side pub and food venue in nearby Sallins.
Major outlet shopping destination with cafés, restaurants and visitor facilities.
Nearest major centre for supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, banks, healthcare and leisure.
Public library offering books, study space, events and community services.
Sports and fitness facility providing exercise, swimming and community leisure activities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation in the community.
Village hub for meetings, classes, social events and local activities.
Local angling interest connected with the Grand Canal and surrounding waterways.
Walking, cycling and canal-interest communities make regular use of local towpaths.
Small local venues provide informal socialising, refreshments and community meeting points.
Nearby Areas
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