About Mullinavat
Mullinavat is a small, close-knit village in south County Kilkenny, set in the Barrow–Nore hinterland between Kilkenny city and Waterford. It has a predominantly rural, residential character, with surrounding farmland, scattered homes and easy access to the wider villages of Kilmacow, Fiddown, Glenmore and Ballyhale. Day-to-day life is centred on the village’s local services, community facilities and traditional pubs, while larger shopping, healthcare and employment choices are available in Waterford, Kilkenny and nearby towns. Mullinavat National School serves local primary-age children, with secondary schools and further education generally requiring travel to Waterford, Kilkenny or other surrounding towns. The village is conveniently positioned near the N25, making car commuting towards Waterford, New Ross and the south-east practical, while local bus services provide limited connections; rail access is available from nearby Waterford Plunkett station. Local amenities include village shops, pubs, community and sports facilities, and access to countryside walks, with the River Suir and the wider scenic south Kilkenny landscape close by. The area is particularly suited to residents seeking a quieter rural setting while remaining within commuting distance of Waterford and regional towns.
What’s in Mullinavat
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Mullinavat and surrounding south Kilkenny communities.
Nearby primary school serving families in Kilmacow and the surrounding rural hinterland.
Mixed post-primary school offering education within reach across the county boundary.
Nearby post-primary option serving students from communities around south Kilkenny.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key regional route linking Waterford, New Ross, Wexford and south-east employment centres.
Local and regional buses provide connections towards Waterford and surrounding villages.
Nearest mainline station, offering services towards Dublin, Limerick Junction and the south-east.
Motorway access provides faster journeys north towards Kilkenny city and Dublin.
Amenities
Small-scale local shopping and everyday services supporting residents within the village.
Traditional village pubs provide informal social spaces and community meeting points.
Venue for local activities, meetings, classes and community events throughout the year.
Local sporting facilities supporting Gaelic games, training and community participation.
Nearby city provides major supermarkets, retail parks, hospitals, cafés and restaurants.
Rural surroundings offer scenic drives, walking opportunities and access to riverside landscapes.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community Gaelic games club with juvenile and adult teams across several age groups.
Local volunteers help organise activities, events and improvements for the village.
Community initiative focused on village presentation, planting and environmental improvements.
Independent shops, services and hospitality businesses provide essential everyday support locally.
Nearby Areas
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