About Moone
Moone is a small rural village in south County Kildare, close to the Carlow and Wicklow borders and surrounded by rolling farmland. It has a quiet, close-knit character, with village life centred on local services, community activity and the historic Moone Abbey area rather than a large commercial centre. The village is well placed for access to Castledermot, Athy, Baltinglass and Carlow, while Dublin commuting is generally by car using the M9 and M7 corridors. Families use primary schools in Moone and nearby villages, with a wider choice of secondary schools in Castledermot, Athy, Carlow and Baltinglass. Everyday shopping and services are limited locally, so residents typically travel to Castledermot, Athy or Carlow for supermarkets, healthcare and larger retail trips. Pubs and casual dining are found in Moone and surrounding villages, while cafés, restaurants and broader leisure facilities are available in Athy and Carlow. The area’s attractions include Moone Abbey, the nearby Kilkea Castle estate and the Barrow Valley, with countryside roads and local sporting and community groups adding to the rural lifestyle.
Property Market in Moone
Based on 4 properties for sale in Moone
Property types
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What’s in Moone
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Moone and surrounding rural communities.
Primary education option in nearby Castledermot, serving the wider local area.
Established primary school in Athy, offering another nearby education option.
Post-primary school in Castledermot serving students from surrounding south Kildare areas.
Post-primary school in Athy with a broader choice of subjects and facilities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local regional route linking Moone with Castledermot, Athy and surrounding villages.
Nearby motorway provides efficient car access towards Carlow, Kilkenny and Dublin.
Accessible motorway corridor supporting longer-distance journeys towards Dublin and the midlands.
Mainline station offering Irish Rail services towards Dublin Heuston, Kildare and Waterford.
Nearby mainline station providing regular rail connections towards Dublin and Waterford.
Rural bus connections link nearby towns, though car travel remains most practical locally.
Amenities
Named local destination associated with food, hospitality and the surrounding countryside.
Historic monastic site and distinctive local landmark beside the village.
Historic castle estate near Castledermot offering accommodation, dining and leisure experiences.
Visit website ↗Nearby town centre with shops, pubs, services and everyday local facilities.
Larger nearby centre providing supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, banks and professional services.
Scenic waterways and walking opportunities available around Athy and the wider Barrow Valley.
Regional centre offering extensive retail, healthcare, restaurants, cinema and leisure facilities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Village venue supporting local meetings, activities and community events.
Local sporting organisation associated with community football and youth participation.
Important local heritage site drawing visitors to the village and surrounding area.
Major nearby employer and visitor destination with hotel, events and leisure facilities.
Visit website ↗Established Gaelic games club serving Castledermot and neighbouring rural communities.
Nearby Areas
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