About Curragh
Curragh is a distinctive rural locality in County Kildare, centred on the Curragh plain, an extensive open grassland best known for horse racing, training yards and its strong military connections. Although it feels countryside-based and spacious, it sits close to Kildare Town, Newbridge and Kilcullen, making everyday shopping, schools and services readily accessible by car. The landscape is unusually open, with broad views, walking and riding opportunities, while the Curragh Racecourse provides a major local landmark and a busy calendar of racing fixtures. Families are within reach of primary and secondary schools in nearby Kildare Town, Newbridge, Athgarvan and Kilcullen, with further education available in the larger surrounding towns. Commuters generally rely on the M7 and nearby regional roads, with rail services available from Kildare and Newbridge stations and bus connections serving the surrounding settlements. Local evenings tend to centre on pubs and restaurants in Kildare Town, Newbridge and Kilcullen rather than a village centre within the Curragh itself. Orchard Park and the surrounding open countryside provide recreation, while the area’s equestrian yards, Army Camp and racing businesses give Curragh a character that is markedly different from a conventional suburban neighbourhood.
Property Market in Curragh
Based on 5 properties for sale in Curragh
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Curragh
Schools
Primary school serving families in the Curragh and surrounding rural communities.
Local primary school providing education for boys from the Curragh area.
Mixed post-primary school serving Kildare Town and nearby communities.
Established primary school located in Kildare Town, convenient for nearby residents.
Independent co-educational secondary school in nearby Newbridge.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key regional motorway linking the area with Dublin, Naas, Portlaoise and Limerick.
Regional route connecting the Curragh with Kildare Town, Newbridge and surrounding settlements.
InterCity and commuter services provide links towards Dublin, Portlaoise and the west.
Nearby rail station offering commuter and InterCity services on the Dublin-Cork route.
Regional buses connect nearby Kildare, Newbridge and Kilcullen with surrounding towns.
Amenities
Local green space providing outdoor recreation and a nearby open-air amenity.
Historic racecourse hosting major flat-racing fixtures and equestrian events.
Popular designer outlet village with shops, cafés and visitor facilities nearby.
Public library offering books, study facilities, events and community services.
Well-known Kildare Town pub, restaurant and accommodation venue near the square.
Retail and visitor destination with jewellery, gifts, dining and museum exhibits.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Major local employer and racing venue at the heart of Curragh identity.
Irish Defence Forces base with longstanding military and community connections.
Golf club offering courses and facilities within the Curragh area.
Equestrian organisation reflecting the locality’s longstanding horse and country traditions.
Major thoroughbred breeding operation and visitor attraction near Kildare Town.
Properties For Sale near Curragh
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