About Burncourt
Burncourt is a small rural village in south County Tipperary, close to the Waterford border and set beneath the Galtee Mountains. It has a quiet, strongly local character, with scattered countryside homes, farmland and attractive mountain scenery rather than a conventional suburban streetscape. Everyday life is peaceful and community-focused, while larger shopping trips and a wider choice of services are usually made in Clogheen, Cahir or Clonmel. Burncourt National School provides local primary education, with secondary-school options available in nearby Cahir and Clonmel, depending on family preference and transport. The village is served mainly by car, with the R668 and nearby N24 providing access towards Cahir, Clonmel, Mitchelstown and Waterford; rail connections are available from Cahir or Clonmel. Local social life centres on the village pub and community facilities, while nearby Clogheen and Cahir add cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and professional services. The surrounding countryside offers excellent walking, cycling and hillwalking, particularly around the Galtee Mountains, with the Vee Drive and Swiss Cottage among the region’s best-known attractions. Residents also draw on sporting and community organisations in Burncourt, Clogheen, Ballyporeen and Cahir, giving the area a sociable rural network despite its small size.
Property Market in Burncourt
Based on 2 properties for sale in Burncourt
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Burncourt
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Burncourt and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary-school option in Cahir, with access to broader town services.
Mixed post-primary school serving Cahir and the surrounding south Tipperary area.
Girls’ secondary school offering an alternative post-primary option within commuting distance.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local road linking Burncourt with Clogheen, Cahir and the surrounding villages.
Major corridor near Cahir connecting Tipperary, Clonmel, Limerick and Waterford.
Nearest rail station, with services on the Limerick–Waterford line.
Additional rail option, providing access towards Waterford and Limerick Junction.
Bus connections are concentrated in nearby Clogheen, Cahir and Clonmel.
Amenities
Local venue for meetings, events and community activities in the village.
Traditional local meeting place serving the village community; opening times may vary.
Nearby small-town centre with shops, cafés, pubs and everyday services.
Wider range of supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, banking and professional services nearby.
Major heritage attractions set within attractive parkland and countryside near Cahir.
Popular scenic area offering hillwalking, viewpoints, cycling and mountain-country recreation.
Nearby healthcare facility supporting local medical and community health services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local organisation supporting village events, facilities and community initiatives.
Gaelic games club serving players and families from Burncourt and surrounding areas.
Established nearby club offering Gaelic games and community sporting involvement.
Local soccer club providing football activities for young people and adults.
Prominent south Tipperary Gaelic games club based in nearby Clonmel.
Nearby Areas
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