Errill Neighbourhood Guide
Laois
About Errill
Errill is a small rural village in County Laois, west of the Slieve Bloom Mountains and close to the County Tipperary border. It has a quiet, strongly local character, with scattered countryside homes, farmland and an attractive village centre rather than a large-town streetscape. Day-to-day life is peaceful and community-focused, although residents generally travel to Rathdowney, Roscrea, Templemore or Portlaoise for a wider range of shopping, services and employment. Errill National School provides local primary education, while secondary-school options are available in nearby Rathdowney, Roscrea and Templemore. There is no railway station in the village, so commuting is mainly by car, using the R433 and connections towards the M7; Ballybrophy railway station is the nearest useful rail option for Dublin, Limerick and intermediate destinations. Local social life centres on the village pub and community facilities, with additional pubs, cafés and restaurants found in Rathdowney, Roscrea and Templemore. The surrounding countryside offers excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor recreation, including access towards the Slieve Bloom area and nearby river and woodland landscapes. Errill GAA and local community activity contribute to the village’s identity, making it suited to people seeking rural living with practical access to several neighbouring towns.
Property Market in Errill
Based on 7 properties for sale in Errill
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Errill
Schools
Local primary school serving Errill and surrounding rural communities.
Primary school in nearby Rathdowney, serving children from the surrounding district.
Local secondary school offering post-primary education in Rathdowney.
Independent secondary boarding school at Mount St Joseph Abbey near Roscrea.
Further-education college providing vocational and adult-learning courses in Templemore.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route linking Errill with Rathdowney, Abbeyleix and surrounding areas.
Local and regional services connect Rathdowney with nearby towns and larger centres.
Nearest railway station, serving Dublin–Limerick and Dublin–Cork route connections.
Rail station on the Dublin–Limerick line, reachable by road from Errill.
Strategic motorway access via nearby junctions towards Dublin, Limerick and regional employment centres.
Amenities
Traditional local meeting place for drinks, conversation and community gatherings.
Venue for local events, activities, meetings and community-based recreation.
Nearby town centre with shops, cafés, pubs, services and everyday conveniences.
Public library providing books, digital access, events and community services.
Larger nearby centre offering supermarkets, restaurants, retail and professional services.
Scenic upland and woodland walking opportunities within convenient driving distance.
Family-oriented recreational facilities available in the nearby market town.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club central to sporting and social life in Errill.
Community organisation supporting local facilities, events and village initiatives.
Established neighbouring club offering Gaelic games for children and adults.
Popular annual rural event celebrating farming, livestock, crafts and local enterprise.
Nearby town provides broader retail, healthcare, hospitality and professional-service options.
Properties For Sale near Errill
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