About Listowel
Listowel is a historic market town in north County Kerry, set on the River Feale and serving surrounding communities including Lixnaw, Moyvane, Ballylongford, Lisselton and Duagh. It has a compact, characterful centre with a strong literary and cultural identity, earning its reputation as the “Literary Capital of Ireland”. Day-to-day life combines established residential streets with practical town-centre shopping, independent businesses, cafés, restaurants and traditional pubs. Education is well represented locally, including Presentation Secondary School and primary-school provision, while families also benefit from clubs, sports grounds and community facilities. There is no railway station in Listowel, so commuting is mainly by road and bus, with Tralee, Limerick and regional towns reached via the N69 and surrounding routes. The town’s amenities include Listowel Community Centre and Base Gym Listowel, alongside the library, parks and riverside walking opportunities. The Listowel Writers’ Week festival, Listowel Races and the town’s heritage attractions give the area a lively calendar beyond everyday services. Listowel is particularly suited to residents seeking a self-contained north Kerry town with countryside nearby and a strong local community.
Property Market in Listowel
Based on 40 properties for sale in Listowel
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Listowel
Schools
Established secondary school serving Listowel and surrounding north Kerry communities.
Visit website ↗Local primary provision serves families in Listowel and nearby rural townlands.
Long-established boys’ secondary school located close to Listowel town centre.
Visit website ↗Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional bus connections link Listowel with Tralee, Limerick and surrounding towns.
The N69 provides the main regional road connection towards Tralee and Limerick.
Central stops support local and interurban journeys without requiring a car.
The nearest mainline station, offering rail services towards Tralee, Killarney and Dublin.
Amenities
Multi-purpose community facility hosting activities, events and local services.
Local fitness facility providing gym equipment and exercise opportunities.
Public library supporting reading, study, community events and local information.
Green open space beside the Feale, suitable for walks and recreation.
Well-known literary pub associated with Listowel playwright John B. Keane.
Popular annual horse-racing fixture drawing visitors and supporting the town’s identity.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club providing juvenile and adult sporting activities.
Community football club with teams and activities for local players.
Major literary festival celebrating writers, readings, discussions and cultural events.
Central hotel offering accommodation, dining and a well-known town-centre meeting place.
Community organisation providing family, support and development services locally.
Properties For Sale near Listowel
Nearby Areas
About this guide: This neighbourhood guide includes content generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence and images sourced from third-party platforms including Wikipedia. While we aim for accuracy, details such as local amenities, transport links, schools, and property data may change or contain errors. This content is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for independent verification. MyHome.ie accepts no liability for inaccuracies, omissions, or decisions made in reliance on this content.