About Thurles
Thurles is a historic market town in north County Tipperary, centrally positioned between Templemore, Borrisoleigh, Holycross and Two-Mile Borris, with E41 as its routing key. It has a lively, practical town-centre feel alongside established residential areas and a strong local identity shaped by the River Suir, St Mary’s Cathedral and the town’s long sporting tradition. Families are well served by schools including Presentation Primary School Thurles, Presentation Secondary School Thurles and the Ursuline School, while smaller educational and community buildings such as The Old Schoolhouse add to the local character. Thurles railway station provides regular rail connections towards Dublin, Cork and Limerick, and the town is also served by regional bus routes, with road access via the M8 and N62; the Old Fire Station is a local mapped landmark rather than an operating transport facility. Everyday shopping is concentrated around Thurles Shopping Centre, the town’s independent businesses and Thurles Post Office, with Intersport Elverys catering for sports and outdoor needs. Residents have a choice of cafés, restaurants and traditional pubs in and around the centre, while nearby amenities include the Source Arts Centre, Thurles Leisure Centre, Semple Stadium and the Cathedral of the Assumption. The town suits commuters, families and people seeking access to Tipperary countryside without giving up supermarkets, services, schools and an active community calendar.
Property Market in Thurles
Based on 11 properties for sale in Thurles
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Thurles
Schools
Catholic primary school serving children in Thurles and surrounding communities.
Secondary school providing post-primary education for students in the town.
School hall associated with Thurles’s Ursuline educational tradition and community activities.
Historic former school building contributing to Thurles’s local architectural character.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Mainline station with services towards Dublin, Cork, Limerick and intermediate towns.
Regional and local buses connect the town with surrounding Tipperary communities.
Nearby motorway access supports journeys north towards Dublin and south towards Cork.
National route linking Thurles with Templemore, Athlone and surrounding areas.
Mapped former fire-station site, not an active public transport facility.
Amenities
Convenient centre for everyday retail, services and town-centre shopping.
Central postal and administrative service for residents and local businesses.
Major GAA stadium and one of Thurles’s best-known sporting landmarks.
Venue hosting theatre, music, exhibitions, workshops and community cultural events.
Visit website ↗Local facility offering fitness, swimming and recreational activities for residents.
Visit website ↗Recognisable local property and mapped landmark within the Thurles area.
Historic house associated with the wider Thurles landscape and local heritage.
Sports and outdoor retailer serving Thurles clubs, families and active residents.
Visit website ↗Local Clubs & Businesses
Prominent hurling and Gaelic games club with deep roots in the town.
Local rugby club providing playing and social opportunities across age groups.
Established club offering golf facilities and organised activities near town.
Local business organisation supporting commerce, enterprise and town-centre initiatives.
Community-oriented market showcasing local produce and independent trading activity.
Properties For Sale near Thurles
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