About Killorglin
Killorglin is a lively market town in County Kerry, set on the River Laune between the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks and the Iveragh Peninsula. It has a welcoming, practical character, combining established residential streets with a busy town centre and easy access to countryside, mountain and coastal landscapes. Families are served by local primary and secondary education, while larger further-education and employment centres are within reach in Killarney and Tralee. The town is positioned on the N70 Ring of Kerry route, with bus services linking it to Killarney, Tralee, Cahersiveen and other surrounding communities; car travel is particularly useful for rural commuting. Main Street and the surrounding centre provide supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and everyday services, with the town becoming especially lively during the annual Puck Fair. Outdoor life is a major attraction, from walks beside the Laune and at nearby Caragh Lake to hillwalking, fishing, golf and water-based activities. Killorglin is also known for its strong sporting and community life, including Gaelic games, soccer and rowing, while nearby Beaufort, Milltown and the wider Iveragh area broaden the choice of amenities and recreation.
Property Market in Killorglin
Based on 5 properties for sale in Killorglin
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Killorglin
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Killorglin and surrounding rural communities.
Gaelscoil-style primary education option serving the Killorglin area.
Local post-primary school offering secondary education and a broad community focus.
Established secondary school option approximately thirty kilometres east in Killarney.
Higher and further education campus serving Kerry, reachable by road from Killorglin.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route through Killorglin towards Killarney, Cahersiveen and the Iveragh Peninsula.
Scheduled regional buses connect Killorglin with Killarney, Tralee and neighbouring towns.
Nearest mainline rail station, providing services towards Mallow, Cork and Dublin.
Regional airport near Farranfore, offering selected domestic and international connections.
Central parking facilities support access to shops, services and the riverside town centre.
Amenities
Compact centre with supermarkets, independent retailers, cafés, banks and everyday services.
Convenient local parking provision for visiting the town’s shops, businesses and amenities.
Historic town-centre inn known for food, drinks and accommodation.
Local public library providing books, digital access, events and community facilities.
Local fitness and recreation facilities serving residents, clubs and community users.
Scenic river corridor popular for riverside views, fishing and outdoor activities.
Famous annual August festival reflecting Killorglin’s distinctive local history and character.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Prominent local Gaelic games club serving players and families across the district.
Community soccer club providing football activities for local children and adults.
River-based club offering rowing and community sporting activities on the Laune.
Nearby eighteen-hole parkland course offering golf and views across Kerry countryside.
Longstanding community festival and business event held annually in the town.
Properties For Sale near Killorglin
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