About Newtownmountkennedy
Newtownmountkennedy is a small, well-established town in east County Wicklow, positioned between the N11 and the Wicklow Mountains and within easy reach of the coast. It has a mainly residential, family-oriented character, with a compact centre serving day-to-day needs and a mix of older homes and newer housing estates. Local primary and secondary education is available in and around the town, while additional schools and services can be reached in nearby Greystones, Delgany and Wicklow town. The N11 provides the main commuting route towards Dublin and south Wicklow, and regular bus services connect the town with Dublin, Wicklow and surrounding villages; rail commuters generally use stations at Kilcoole, Greystones or Wicklow. Shopping is centred on the town’s supermarkets, convenience shops, pharmacy and independent businesses, with larger retail trips often made to Greystones or Bray. Residents have a choice of local pubs, cafés and restaurants, while nearby Glenroe Farm, the coast, the Sugar Loaf area and Wicklow’s scenic countryside provide varied leisure options. The town also benefits from community facilities and active local sports organisations, making it a practical base for people seeking a quieter setting without losing access to Dublin and the east-coast employment belt.
Property Market in Newtownmountkennedy
Based on 17 properties for sale in Newtownmountkennedy
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What’s in Newtownmountkennedy
Schools
Local primary education serving children from Newtownmountkennedy and surrounding rural communities.
Primary school provision located within the town for local families.
Co-educational secondary school option approximately twenty minutes south by road.
Modern co-educational secondary school serving families across north-east Wicklow.
Established girls’ secondary school accessible by road or public transport.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Primary north–south route linking Newtownmountkennedy with Dublin, Bray and south Wicklow.
Regional bus services connect the town with Dublin, Wicklow and neighbouring communities.
Nearest rail option for DART and commuter services towards Greystones, Bray and Dublin.
Major nearby DART and commuter station with connections north towards Dublin.
Convenient southern access via the N11 towards Wicklow, Arklow and the southeast.
Amenities
Compact centre with convenience shopping, pharmacies, cafés, services and everyday local businesses.
Convenience supermarket providing groceries, household essentials and quick everyday shopping.
Local pub and restaurant offering drinks, food and a community-oriented meeting place.
Traditional local pub in the town centre with a relaxed neighbourhood atmosphere.
Popular family attraction near Kilcoole with animals, outdoor activities and seasonal events.
Venue for local activities, classes, meetings and community-based events.
Nearby countryside offering walking, scenic drives and outdoor recreation across east Wicklow.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club providing juvenile and adult sporting activities.
Community soccer club with youth and adult teams from the surrounding area.
Local athletics organisation supporting training, competition and community participation.
Voluntary organisation involved in local initiatives, events and neighbourhood development.
Independent shops, trades, cafés and professional services support the town’s everyday economy.
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