About Straffan
Straffan is a small, attractive village in north County Kildare, set on the River Liffey between Celbridge and Clane, with Maynooth and Naas within practical reach. It has a predominantly residential and village character, combining established homes and countryside surroundings with a strong connection to the historic K Club estate. Daily life is relatively peaceful and community-oriented, although many residents commute towards Dublin, Maynooth, Naas and the wider M7/M4 corridor. Local education includes Straffan National School, while secondary-school options are available in nearby Celbridge, Clane, Maynooth and Naas; School Parking is a useful local reference point beside the village school facilities. The village has local pubs and places to eat, while a broader choice of cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and services is available in Celbridge, Maynooth and Naas. Residents can enjoy walks around the village, the River Liffey and nearby country lanes, as well as the grounds and heritage attractions associated with Lodge Park, including Lodge Park Walled Garden and the Steam Museum. Straffan has no railway station, so commuting generally depends on car travel or bus connections to nearby rail stations, particularly Sallins & Naas, Maynooth and Hazelhatch & Celbridge. The area’s notable landmarks, golf facilities and village community give it a distinctive rural-residential feel despite its accessibility to Dublin.
Property Market in Straffan
Based on 12 properties for sale in Straffan
Property types
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What’s in Straffan
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Straffan and surrounding rural communities.
Recognisable parking area associated with the local school facilities in Straffan.
Long-established secondary school for boys in nearby Celbridge.
Mixed post-primary school serving Maynooth and surrounding north Kildare areas.
Historic Jesuit boarding school located near Clane, west of Straffan.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local and regional buses connect Straffan with nearby towns and transport hubs.
Convenient nearby rail station with commuter services towards Dublin and Kildare.
Important commuter station offering Dublin rail connections from nearby Celbridge.
Busy commuter and intercity station on the Dublin-Sligo railway line.
Major Dublin-West route accessible via Maynooth and nearby north Kildare roads.
Amenities
Historic walled garden forming part of the Lodge Park estate attraction.
Specialist museum displaying steam engines and historic engineering exhibits near Straffan.
Historic estate and landmark offering distinctive grounds and heritage interest.
Local venues provide traditional hospitality, drinks and informal dining close to home.
Central parking area serving the village church and nearby local destinations.
Useful village parking area beside Straffan’s school and community facilities.
Internationally known resort with golf, hotel, dining and leisure facilities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation in the community.
Community football club providing youth and adult soccer activities locally.
Major Straffan employer and destination resort centred on golf and hospitality.
Small collection of shops, services, hospitality venues and community-facing enterprises.
Local community activity helps organise events and support village life.
Properties For Sale near Straffan
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