About Derrinturn
Derrinturn is a small, predominantly residential village in north-west County Kildare, serving the surrounding rural communities around the Bog of Allen. It has a friendly, community-focused feel, with local services concentrated along the main street and open countryside close by. Primary-school provision is available locally, while secondary pupils generally travel to nearby towns such as Edenderry, Prosperous or Naas, depending on school choice. Commuters typically rely on cars, with the R402 and regional roads linking Derrinturn to Edenderry, Allenwood, Carbury and the wider Kildare road network; rail services are available from nearby stations rather than within the village itself. Local shopping covers everyday needs, and the village has familiar pub and café-style meeting places, while larger retail trips are commonly made in Edenderry, Naas or Newbridge. Recreation centres on local GAA and community activity, with walking, playing fields and the surrounding bogland landscape providing nearby outdoor space. The Grand Canal and its towpath are accessible within the wider area, offering attractive routes for walking and cycling. Derrinturn is best suited to residents seeking a quieter rural setting while remaining within reach of Dublin and larger Leinster towns by road.
Property Market in Derrinturn
Based on 10 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 countryside.
Primary provision in neighbouring Allenwood, accessible from Derrinturn by road.
Co-educational post-primary school serving Edenderry and surrounding districts.
Post-primary school in Rathangan, offering education for nearby rural communities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route connecting Derrinturn with Edenderry, Carbury and surrounding villages.
Regional road link towards Allenwood, Prosperous and the wider Kildare network.
Local and regional buses provide connections, though services are less frequent than urban routes.
Nearby Edenderry offers additional scheduled bus links towards Dublin and regional destinations.
Mainline station providing Dublin Heuston and regional rail services, reached by car.
Amenities
Convenient local shops provide groceries, household essentials and everyday services.
Village pubs provide informal meeting places and traditional community-oriented hospitality.
Venue for local activities, meetings, classes and community events.
Local playing facilities supporting Gaelic games and community sporting activity.
Scenic nearby walking and cycling routes through the Kildare countryside and canal landscape.
Nearby town provides supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, banks, healthcare and broader retail choice.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community Gaelic games club offering sporting activities for juvenile and adult members.
Local organisation supporting village initiatives, events and improvements for residents.
Neighbouring Gaelic games club serving Allenwood and surrounding north Kildare communities.
Established nearby club providing Gaelic football and community sporting participation.
Independent shops and services support everyday needs and village life.
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