About Clogheen
Clogheen is a small historic town in south County Tipperary, set in the rich agricultural valley between the Galtee Mountains and the Knockmealdown Mountains. It has a close-knit, rural character, with traditional streets, local shops and a strong connection to surrounding villages including Ballyporeen, Ballylooby and Burncourt. Daily life is generally peaceful and community-focused, while Clonmel, Cahir, Lismore and Dungarvan provide larger employment, shopping and service centres within driving distance. Clogheen has local primary education and nearby secondary-school options, with school transport serving the wider rural hinterland. Bus Éireann services connect the town with Clonmel and other regional destinations, while the N24 and N72 offer practical road access towards Cahir, Clonmel, Lismore and Waterford; most residents rely on a car for commuting. Local amenities include traditional pubs, cafés, convenience shopping, a post office and community facilities, with larger supermarkets and a broader restaurant choice available in Cahir and Clonmel. The surrounding countryside provides excellent walking, cycling and fishing opportunities, particularly around the Galtee and Knockmealdown ranges, and notable nearby attractions include Bay Lough, the Vee and the Swiss Cottage near Cahir.
Property Market in Clogheen
Based on 3 properties for sale in Clogheen
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Clogheen
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Clogheen and the surrounding rural community.
Primary education provision in Clogheen with strong links to the local community.
Mixed post-primary school offering broad secondary education approximately fifteen minutes away.
Nearby primary option in Cahir serving families seeking an alternative school setting.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional buses provide connections towards Clonmel, Cahir and towns across south Tipperary.
Main route links nearby Cahir with Clonmel, Tipperary town and Waterford.
Regional strategic route connects the area with Lismore, Dungarvan and west Waterford.
Nearest rail station, with services on the Dublin–Cork line via Limerick Junction.
Additional rail option providing connections on the Waterford–Limerick Junction route.
Amenities
Traditional local centre with convenience shops, services, cafés and everyday essentials.
Traditional Clogheen pub offering a familiar meeting place for local residents.
Venue for local activities, meetings, classes and community events.
Local outdoor facilities supporting children’s play and community recreation.
Popular nearby landscape for walking, scenic drives, cycling and panoramic countryside views.
Picturesque mountain lake near the Vee, reached by walking routes from the road.
Nearby larger centre with supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, services and healthcare facilities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club providing sporting activities and community participation.
Annual local event celebrating farming, rural life, crafts and community involvement.
Local community organisation supporting improvements, events and initiatives in the town.
Major nearby heritage attraction and tourism employer beside the River Suir.
Distinctive nineteenth-century cottage orné near Cahir and a popular visitor attraction.
Nearby Areas
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