About Firies
Firies is a compact rural village in County Kerry, positioned between Killarney and Tralee and within easy reach of Farranfore, Milltown and Castlemaine. The area has a quiet, community-focused character, with surrounding farmland, low-density housing and attractive views towards the Slieve Mish and MacGillycuddy’s Reeks landscapes. Everyday life is centred on the village and nearby settlements, while larger shopping, employment and cultural facilities are available in Killarney and Tralee. Firies National School provides local primary education, with secondary-school options including schools in Killarney and Tralee. Road travel is the main transport choice: the N22 and N70 provide access towards Killarney, Tralee and the Dingle Peninsula, while Farranfore railway station and Kerry Airport are nearby. Local amenities include village shops, a post office, community facilities and traditional pubs, with further cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and services in nearby Killarney, Milltown and Tralee. Residents benefit from strong sporting and voluntary activity, including Gaelic games, soccer and community organisations, as well as access to walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits throughout the surrounding countryside.
Property Market in Firies
Based on 5 properties for sale in Firies
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Firies
Schools
Catholic secondary school for boys, offering education in nearby Killarney.
Girls’ secondary school with a broad academic and extracurricular programme.
Mixed secondary school serving Killarney and its wider hinterland.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗National road linking the Firies area with Killarney, Tralee and Kerry’s main routes.
Regional access towards Castlemaine, Killorglin and the Dingle Peninsula.
Nearby station providing rail services towards Tralee, Killarney, Mallow and Dublin connections.
Regional airport at Farranfore offering scheduled flights and convenient travel connections.
Bus connections serve nearby towns, though rural travel often requires a car.
Amenities
Provides everyday village services, local shops, postal facilities and community amenities.
Venue for local activities, meetings, classes and community events.
Traditional village pubs provide informal socialising, refreshments and community gathering points.
Nearby centre for supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants and essential services.
Larger regional centre with extensive retail, dining, healthcare and civic facilities.
Major nearby leisure destination offering trails, lakes, woodland and scenic outdoor recreation.
Nearby primary-care provision, with broader medical services available in Killarney and Tralee.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting football, hurling, juvenile and adult participation.
Community organisation helping coordinate local events, activities and village initiatives.
Local association football club providing youth and adult soccer activities.
Independent shops, trades and services form an important part of village life.
Nearby towns provide broader employment, retail, hospitality and professional-service opportunities.
Nearby Areas
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