About Borris-in-ossory
Borris-in-Ossory is a small, close-knit village in west County Laois, positioned near the Tipperary border and within easy reach of Roscrea, Ballybrophy and the Slieve Bloom countryside. It has a predominantly rural, residential character, with village life centred on local services, community activity and the surrounding farming landscape. Families have access to primary schooling locally, while secondary schools and a wider range of shopping and services are available in nearby Roscrea and other larger towns. The village is convenient for road commuters, lying close to the M7 and the N7, with Roscrea and Ballybrophy providing useful rail connections; local bus services also link surrounding communities. Borris-in-Ossory has traditional pubs and small local businesses, while cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and larger retail options are found mainly in Roscrea. Nearby parks, walking routes and the Slieve Bloom area provide opportunities for outdoor recreation, and the locality benefits from an active GAA and community network. The setting suits residents seeking a quieter village lifestyle while retaining practical access to Portlaoise, Roscrea, Nenagh and the Midlands.
Property Market in Borris-in-ossory
Based on 2 properties for sale in Borris-in-ossory
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Borris-in-ossory
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Borris-in-Ossory and surrounding rural communities.
Catholic primary school in nearby Roscrea, offering local mainstream primary education.
Independent boarding and day secondary school at Mount St Joseph Abbey, Roscrea.
Mixed secondary school serving communities across north Tipperary and neighbouring Laois areas.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Major motorway connection towards Dublin, Portlaoise, Limerick and the wider Midlands.
National road route linking Borris-in-Ossory with Roscrea, Nenagh and Limerick.
Nearby Ballybrophy–Limerick rail service station, approximately fifteen kilometres from the village.
Important nearby interchange with Dublin–Limerick services and connections towards Portlaoise.
Bus connections serve surrounding villages and link towards Roscrea and Portlaoise.
Amenities
Small local centre with everyday services, shops, pubs and community facilities.
Village pubs provide informal meeting places, refreshments and regular community social life.
Nearby town provides supermarkets, cafés, takeaways, restaurants, banks and broader retail choice.
Venue for local gatherings, activities, classes and community-based events.
Scenic nearby upland area offering walking, nature, forestry roads and outdoor recreation.
Nearby leisure facility providing fitness and aquatic amenities for surrounding residents.
Public library offering books, study space, digital access and community programmes.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult teams and community participation.
Community organisation involved in local projects, events and village development initiatives.
Volunteer group working on village presentation, planting, maintenance and environmental improvements.
Surrounding area supports farms, agricultural contractors, tradespeople and other countryside enterprises.
Nearby Roscrea supplies professional services, independent shops, hospitality and everyday commercial needs.
Nearby Areas
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