Beaufort Neighbourhood Guide
Kerry
About Beaufort
Beaufort is a rural Kerry locality in the V93 area, west of Killarney and close to the River Laune, Caragh Lake and the foothills of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks. It has a peaceful, scenic character, with scattered homes, farmland and small village services rather than an urban centre. Day-to-day life is closely connected with nearby Killorglin, while Killarney provides a broader choice of shops, schools, healthcare, restaurants and employment. Local education includes primary-school provision in the surrounding parishes, with Fossa School Sports Complex serving as a nearby community and school facility. Road travel is central to commuting, with the N72 linking Beaufort towards Killorglin and Killarney and the N70 giving access towards Glenbeigh and the Iveragh Peninsula. Residents can enjoy traditional pubs and restaurants in Beaufort and nearby villages, alongside cafés and dining in Killorglin and Killarney. The area is particularly attractive for outdoor pursuits, with walking, cycling, fishing and watersports around Caragh Lake, the Laune valley and Killarney National Park. Historic Parkavonear Castle, near Killarney, is a notable local landmark, while nearby clubs and community organisations reflect the strong sporting and social life of rural Kerry.
Property Market in Beaufort
Based on 3 properties for sale in Beaufort
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Beaufort
Schools
Nearby sports and community facility serving local school and recreational activities.
Primary school serving children in Fossa and surrounding rural communities.
Small rural primary school serving the wider Beaufort and Killorglin area.
Well-established secondary school offering education for boys in Killarney.
Girls’ secondary school providing a broad curriculum in Killarney.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional road connecting Beaufort with Killorglin, Killarney and the wider Kerry road network.
Scenic national route linking nearby Killorglin with Glenbeigh and Iveragh.
Mainline station with services towards Mallow, Cork, Tralee and Dublin connections.
Regional bus hub serving Killarney, Tralee, Cork and surrounding Kerry towns.
Regional airport providing scheduled flights and convenient access to national road links.
Amenities
Ruined medieval castle near Killarney, set beside the historic Aghadoe area.
Scenic lake offering fishing, boating, walking and impressive mountain views.
Large national park with lakes, woodland, trails, gardens and landmark visitor sites.
Visit website ↗Historic Gap of Dunloe venue known for traditional food, drinks and hospitality.
Visit website ↗Popular town-centre restaurant and bar serving modern Irish food and local drinks.
Retail centre offering fashion, gifts, cafés and everyday shopping near Killarney.
Fitness and aquatic facility providing swimming, gym and recreational activities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting football, juvenile development and community participation.
Traditional local pub providing refreshments and a social meeting place.
Parkland golf club offering an eighteen-hole course and clubhouse facilities.
Equestrian centre offering guided horse riding through scenic Kerry countryside.
Local operators provide jaunting-car, walking and boating experiences through the mountain pass.
Nearby Areas
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