About Urlingford
Urlingford is a small market town in north County Kilkenny, close to the Tipperary border and positioned on the important Dublin–Cork road corridor. It has a practical, rural-town character, with a compact centre serving surrounding villages and farmland including Johnstown, Tullaroan and Crosspatrick. Day-to-day life is generally quieter than in Kilkenny city, while the town’s location makes it convenient for commuting by car towards Kilkenny, Thurles, Cashel and Dublin. Local education is centred on primary schooling in and around the town, with secondary options available in nearby towns such as Callan, Ballyragget and Thurles. The centre provides everyday shopping, cafés, pubs, takeaways and essential services, while larger retail trips are commonly made to Kilkenny, Thurles or Clonmel. Outdoor life is shaped by the surrounding countryside, local GAA activity and access to walking and sporting facilities in the wider parish area. Urlingford also benefits from its strong road connections, although regular rail services are not located in the town itself.
Property Market in Urlingford
Based on 4 properties for sale in Urlingford
Property types
Bedrooms
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What’s in Urlingford
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Urlingford and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby post-primary school offering secondary education in the neighbouring town of Johnstown.
Mixed secondary school in Callan, serving students from surrounding County Kilkenny areas.
Nearby secondary school serving families across south Tipperary and neighbouring Kilkenny communities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Major Dublin–Cork motorway access available via nearby junctions around Urlingford and Thurles.
Historic Dublin–Cork route linking Urlingford with Thurles, Cashel and wider regional destinations.
Regional buses provide connections towards Kilkenny, Thurles and other surrounding towns.
Nearest mainline station, offering Dublin–Cork rail services and onward regional connections.
Local fire station serving Urlingford and surrounding communities from its town location.
Amenities
Compact centre with convenience shopping, pharmacies, cafés, takeaways and everyday local services.
Community library providing books, digital access, events and public information services.
Local venue supporting clubs, classes, meetings and community activities throughout the year.
Local green space suitable for informal recreation, family outings and community use.
Traditional town venues provide casual dining, refreshments and opportunities to meet locally.
Larger shopping, healthcare, leisure and cultural facilities are available approximately thirty kilometres away.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting football, hurling and community participation across age groups.
Community initiative promoting local development, events and improvements within the town.
Local member-owned financial service providing savings and lending facilities to the community.
Independent shops, garages, cafés and tradespeople support everyday needs across the surrounding area.
Nearby Areas
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