About Kilworth
Kilworth is a small village in north County Cork, positioned in the wooded foothills south of the Galtee Mountains and close to the River Funcheon. It has a quiet, rural character, with village homes, surrounding farmland and easy access to larger service centres including Fermoy and Mitchelstown. Day-to-day life is community-oriented: local shops and pubs provide essentials and social meeting places, while more extensive shopping, healthcare and secondary-school services are generally found in Fermoy or Mitchelstown. Kilworth has a primary school in the village, and families also benefit from nearby schools in Fermoy, Mitchelstown and surrounding parishes. The N8 corridor, now largely served by the M8 motorway nearby, provides practical road access towards Cork city, the Jack Lynch Tunnel and Dublin, while local roads connect with Fermoy, Castlelyons, Conna and Ballyporeen. Local amenities include GAA facilities, village cafés or food offerings, churches and attractive countryside for walking and outdoor recreation. The area is particularly suited to residents seeking a close-knit village setting while remaining within commuting distance of Cork and the larger towns of east Cork and west Tipperary.
Property Market in Kilworth
Based on 4 properties for sale in Kilworth
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Kilworth
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Kilworth and surrounding rural communities.
Visit website ↗Co-educational secondary school providing Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate education nearby.
Well-established secondary school serving Fermoy and surrounding north Cork communities.
Local secondary school offering education for students from Mitchelstown and nearby districts.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main motorway connection towards Cork, Dublin and interchanges serving Fermoy and Mitchelstown.
Important regional route linking Mitchelstown, Mallow and north Cork through nearby countryside.
Local and regional buses connect nearby Fermoy with Cork and surrounding towns.
The nearest mainline rail access is at Charleville, reached by road from Kilworth.
Amenities
Small local outlets provide everyday supplies, refreshments and informal meeting places.
Village venue used for local activities, meetings and community events.
Local playing facilities supporting Gaelic games and community sporting activity.
Nearby larger centre with supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants and essential services.
Public leisure facility offering fitness, swimming and indoor recreational amenities nearby.
Prominent local church serving the village and surrounding parish community.
Rural setting offering scenic walks, woodland views and access to outdoor recreation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community club promoting hurling, Gaelic football and youth participation across age groups.
Local club providing Gaelic football opportunities for girls and women.
Volunteer-led organisation supporting local events, activities and village development.
Nearby town provides broad retail, professional, hospitality and healthcare services for residents.
Nearby Areas
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