About Vicarstown
Vicarstown is a small rural village in County Laois, positioned between Athy, Kildangan, Ballybrittas, Emo and Stradbally in the R32 area. Its character is quiet and community-focused, with a village setting surrounded by farmland and easy access to larger towns for shopping, work and secondary services. The Grand Canal is the defining local feature, providing attractive waterside scenery and opportunities for walking, fishing and boating. Everyday village life centres on the local community facilities, while a wider choice of shops, pubs, cafés, restaurants and services is available in nearby Athy, Portarlington, Stradbally and Portlaoise. Families have local primary-school provision nearby, including the historic Old School site, with further primary and secondary options in surrounding towns. Road travel is the main transport choice, with the R445 and regional routes linking Vicarstown to Athy, Kildangan, Portarlington and Portlaoise, while nearby railway stations provide connections towards Dublin, Kildare and the Midlands. The area suits residents seeking a peaceful countryside home, canal-side leisure and a strong local identity without being far from commuter routes and larger urban amenities.
Property Market in Vicarstown
Based on 1 property for sale in Vicarstown
Property types
Bedrooms
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What’s in Vicarstown
Schools
Historic local school building associated with Vicarstown’s village education and community heritage.
Local primary school serving children in Kildangan and surrounding rural communities.
Established primary school serving families around Ballylinan and nearby south-east Laois.
Primary school option in nearby Athy, serving the surrounding town and hinterland.
Post-primary school in Athy offering secondary education and a broad subject range.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Important regional route linking the Vicarstown area with Athy and Portlaoise.
Regional connection northwards through Kildangan towards Portarlington and railway services.
Nearby station providing commuter and intercity services on the Dublin–Waterford railway line.
Major nearby station with frequent services towards Dublin, Kildare, Portlaoise and the Midlands.
Regional bus connections are available primarily through Athy and surrounding larger towns.
Amenities
Key village facility hosting local activities, meetings and community events.
Scenic waterside route suitable for walking, cycling, fishing and enjoying canal views.
Nearby town centre with supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants and essential services.
Nearby historic town offering local shops, pubs, cafés and community services.
Larger nearby centre with supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, banks and everyday services.
Notable nearby estate with extensive gardens, woodland walks and attractive landscaped grounds.
Local museum exploring Athy’s history and Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local groups use the centre for social activities, meetings and community programmes.
Canal-side setting supports walking, angling, boating and informal local recreation.
Nearby Gaelic games club offering football, hurling and community sporting activities.
Local football club providing youth and adult soccer activities in Stradbally.
Established nearby rugby club with teams and sporting facilities for the wider area.
Nearby Areas
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