About Kenmare
Kenmare is a picturesque market town at the head of Kenmare Bay in south-west County Kerry, where the Roughty and Finnihy rivers meet. Its colourful streets, stone buildings and compact centre give it a welcoming, community-minded feel, while the surrounding mountains, wooded valleys and coastal scenery make it especially attractive to people who enjoy outdoor living. Day-to-day life is convenient for a rural town, with local food shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and independent retailers concentrated around Henry Street, Main Street and Market Street. The Park Hotel Kenmare is a notable landmark and hospitality venue, while Kenmare’s restaurants and traditional bars support a lively visitor season without making the town feel urban. Families have access to local primary education, including The Old Schoolhouse, with further schooling available in surrounding towns. Kenmare Primary Care Centre provides an important local healthcare facility, and SuperValu supports everyday grocery shopping. Bus services connect the town with destinations including Killarney, while the N71 and N70 provide road links towards Killarney, Glengarriff, Sneem and the wider Iveragh and Beara peninsulas; Kenmare has no railway station, so commuting generally depends on car or bus. Leisure revolves around walking, cycling, golf, angling, boating and exploring nearby routes such as the Ring of Kerry and Beara Way, with local clubs and community organisations adding to the town’s strong social character.
Property Market in Kenmare
Based on 35 properties for sale in Kenmare
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What’s in Kenmare
Schools
A historic local schoolhouse associated with education in the Kenmare area.
Local primary school serving children from Kenmare and surrounding rural communities.
Kenmare secondary school providing post-primary education for the wider area.
Primary education option serving local families in a welcoming community setting.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Scheduled regional buses connect Kenmare with Killarney and surrounding towns.
Scenic national route linking Kenmare with Killarney and Glengarriff.
Regional road connects Kenmare towards Sneem and the Iveragh Peninsula.
Nearest mainline station, providing rail connections towards Cork, Mallow and Dublin.
Compact centre makes many shops, cafés and services accessible without driving.
Amenities
Landmark historic hotel overlooking Kenmare Bay, with dining and leisure facilities.
Visit website ↗Local primary-care facility serving Kenmare and neighbouring rural communities.
Convenient town-centre supermarket for groceries, household essentials and everyday shopping.
Visit website ↗Compact centre offers Irish dining, seafood, cafés and traditional pub hospitality.
Local photography studio and shop reflecting Kenmare’s strong arts and tourism economy.
Visit website ↗Independent optician providing eye-care services and eyewear in the town centre.
Visit website ↗Specialist bridal boutique serving customers from Kenmare and the surrounding region.
Visit website ↗Local Clubs & Businesses
Established golf club offering an attractive course in the surrounding countryside.
Visit website ↗Local cycling community benefiting from scenic roads and challenging regional routes.
Community swimming club connected with the town’s coastal setting and active lifestyle.
Local organisation supporting older people and community wellbeing across the area.
Popular local market showcasing regional produce, crafts and independent traders.
Properties For Sale near Kenmare
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