Tarbert Neighbourhood Guide
Kerry
About Tarbert
Tarbert is a small Shannon-side town in north County Kerry, positioned at the county’s northeastern edge and closely connected with Glin, Ballylongford, Moyvane and Athea. It has a practical, community-oriented character, with a compact centre, surrounding countryside and attractive river and estuary scenery. The Tarbert–Killimer ferry makes the town an important west-coast transport point, linking Kerry directly with County Clare and avoiding the longer road journey around the Shannon. Day-to-day life is generally quiet and local, with primary and post-primary education available in the wider area and Listowel providing a broader range of schools, services and shopping. Tarbert has local pubs, cafés and convenience shopping, while larger grocery, retail and healthcare trips are commonly made in Listowel or Newcastle West. The waterfront, Tarbert House grounds and nearby coastal countryside provide opportunities for walking, fishing and enjoying the landscape. Community life is supported by local sporting organisations, including GAA and soccer, while the ferry, port and surrounding agricultural businesses remain central to the area’s identity and employment.
Property Market in Tarbert
Based on 6 properties for sale in Tarbert
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Tarbert
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Tarbert and surrounding north Kerry communities.
Visit website ↗Local post-primary school providing secondary education within the town.
Nearby post-primary option serving students from the Shannon estuary region.
Visit website ↗Primary school option in nearby Listowel, serving the wider north Kerry area.
Gaelcholáiste option in Listowel offering Irish-medium post-primary education.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regular Shannon crossing connecting north Kerry with County Clare and the west coast.
Main road linking Tarbert with Listowel, Tralee and other north Kerry towns.
Local regional route connecting Tarbert with Ballylongford and the north Kerry coastline.
Regional bus connections serve Tarbert and link it with Listowel and nearby towns.
Listowel is the nearest larger service centre for onward regional travel connections.
Amenities
Historic eighteenth-century house with notable grounds overlooking the Shannon estuary.
Restored former courthouse and jail offering a distinctive local heritage attraction.
Venue for local activities, meetings, events and community-based services.
Local library providing books, public facilities, information services and community programmes.
Local medical facility supporting general healthcare needs for residents and surrounding villages.
Compact local options for drinks, informal meals, coffee and meeting neighbours.
Local sports facilities supporting Gaelic games, training and community events.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community Gaelic games club with teams and activities for different age groups.
Local association football club providing youth and adult sporting opportunities.
Local organisation involved in community initiatives, facilities and town improvement projects.
Ferry, port, fishing and marine-related activity forms an important local employment base.
Independent retailers and pubs provide everyday services and social spaces for residents.
Properties For Sale near Tarbert
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