About Derrinturn
Derrinturn is a small rural village in north-west County Kildare, in the Bog of Allen and close to the Grand Canal, with Allenwood, Coill Dubh, Carbury and Johnstownbridge nearby. It has a quiet, close-knit and practical character, with housing and local services concentrated around the village centre and open countryside extending in every direction. Families are served locally by Derrinturn National School, while secondary-school choices and larger education facilities are available in nearby towns such as Edenderry, Carbury and Kildare. There is no rail station in the village, so commuting is generally by car, with road connections towards Edenderry, Maynooth, Naas and Dublin; local bus services provide additional links but are more limited than in larger towns. Everyday shopping, pharmacy and basic services are available locally, while a broader choice of supermarkets, restaurants and professional services can be found in Edenderry, Clane and Kildare town. The village has local pubs and cafés for informal socialising, and the surrounding canal, bogland and countryside offer walking, cycling and fishing opportunities. Community and sporting life are important, with GAA activity and local organisations providing regular amenities for residents.
Property Market in Derrinturn
Based on 7 properties for sale in Derrinturn
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Derrinturn
Schools
Local primary school serving Derrinturn and surrounding north Kildare communities.
Visit website ↗Nearby primary school serving families around Carbury and the surrounding rural hinterland.
Co-educational post-primary school offering broad academic and practical programmes nearby.
Established secondary school providing education for students from the wider area.
Major university campus within commuting distance, offering extensive undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key local road linking Derrinturn with Edenderry, Johnstownbridge and surrounding villages.
Route towards Allenwood, Rathangan and the wider west Kildare road network.
Regional bus corridor connecting Edenderry and north Kildare with Dublin services.
Nearest practical rail connection for Dublin commuter services, reached by car.
Mainline station with frequent Dublin-area services, accessible by road from Derrinturn.
Amenities
Convenient local provision for groceries, daily essentials and basic village services.
Traditional local bars providing informal meeting places and community social life.
Important local education and community facility serving families in the village.
Nearby canal corridor offering opportunities for walking, cycling, fishing and quiet recreation.
Distinctive surrounding bogland landscape with open countryside and nature interest.
Closest larger centre for supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, healthcare and professional services.
Nearby access to general healthcare, pharmacy and routine medical services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation in the community.
Venue for local activities, meetings, classes and community events throughout the year.
Community-focused financial service supporting members across the surrounding locality.
Independent village businesses that remain central to local social and community life.
Nearby Gaelic games club offering sporting and social activities for surrounding villages.
Properties For Sale near Derrinturn
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