About Allenwood
Allenwood is a small, settled rural village in north-west County Kildare, close to the Bog of Allen and surrounded by open farmland, waterways and dispersed countryside. It has a community-oriented feel, with local services centred on the village and larger shopping trips usually made in nearby towns such as Naas, Newbridge or Edenderry. Families have access to primary-school provision in the surrounding villages, while secondary-school choices are generally found farther afield. The Bus Park provides a useful local transport point, although most residents rely on cars for commuting, school runs and daily errands. Road connections link Allenwood with Allen, Derrinturn, Coill Dubh, Killemeage, Rathangan and Robertstown, as well as the wider Kildare and Offaly road network. Everyday amenities include village shops, convenience services and local hospitality, while pubs and cafés in the wider area provide informal meeting places. Outdoor life is a notable part of the setting, with canals, bogland, walking routes and playing fields nearby, alongside active local sporting and community organisations.
Property Market in Allenwood
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What’s in Allenwood
Schools
Local primary-school provision serving children from Allenwood and surrounding rural communities.
Visit website ↗Nearby primary school serving Derrinturn and neighbouring north-west Kildare communities.
Village primary school serving families around Robertstown and the Grand Canal area.
Established post-primary option within reach for families travelling towards Newbridge.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local bus stopping point providing the village’s principal public-transport facility.
Road links towards Rathangan, Kildare town and the wider south Kildare area.
Local route connecting Allenwood with Derrinturn, Coill Dubh and nearby villages.
Mainline rail station offering services towards Dublin, Kildare, Portlaoise and surrounding destinations.
Amenities
Recognisable village transport point and a central local meeting location.
Convenience shopping and everyday services available within the village centre.
Scenic nearby route for walking, cycling and enjoying Kildare’s waterways.
Distinctive peatland landscape offering open countryside and nature-focused outdoor recreation.
Informal places to meet, eat and socialise in Allenwood and nearby villages.
Popular outlet-shopping destination accessible by car for fashion, dining and leisure.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting youth and adult participation in the community.
Venue for local activities, meetings, classes and community events.
Community-based group offering practical activities, companionship and social connection.
Local community finance service serving members from the surrounding area.
Local football club providing recreational and competitive opportunities for residents.
Nearby Areas
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