About Clara
Clara is a small rural locality in County Kilkenny, within the R95 area and close to Bennettsbridge, Gowran and the southern and eastern approaches to Kilkenny city. The setting is predominantly countryside, with scattered homes, farmland and a quiet, community-oriented feel rather than a defined village centre. Daily life generally involves travelling to nearby Bennettsbridge or Kilkenny for a wider choice of schools, shops, healthcare, cafés and evening venues. Kilkenny city is the main employment and services hub, while the N10 and N9/M9 corridors provide useful road connections towards Kilkenny, Carlow, Waterford and Dublin. Local leisure is strongly tied to the surrounding countryside, with walking, equestrian and outdoor activities available nearby, including the distinctive Hawkeye School of Falconry. Pubs, restaurants and cafés are more plentiful in Bennettsbridge and Kilkenny than in Clara itself, with Kilkenny offering the broadest choice for dining and nightlife. Families can access primary and secondary education in nearby settlements, while residents typically use Kilkenny for larger supermarkets, specialist retail, sports facilities and cultural attractions. The area suits buyers looking for a peaceful rural base within practical reach of Kilkenny city and the wider south-east.
Property Market in Clara
Based on 5 properties for sale in Clara
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Clara
Schools
Falconry school offering demonstrations, experiences and specialist outdoor learning near Clara.
Visit website ↗Local primary-school provision serving families in and around the Bennettsbridge area.
Established secondary school and boarding college on the northern side of Kilkenny city.
Historic Kilkenny secondary school with a strong academic and sporting tradition.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Important regional road linking Clara’s wider area with Kilkenny and Waterford.
Nearby motorway corridor providing efficient connections towards Carlow, Dublin and Waterford.
Main rail station offering services towards Dublin Heuston, Carlow, Athy and Waterford.
Local and regional buses connect surrounding rural areas with Kilkenny city services.
Local roads provide access to Bennettsbridge, Gowran, Paulstown and neighbouring townlands.
Amenities
Nearby main centre for supermarkets, independent shops, healthcare, banking and everyday services.
Closest village hub, with local services, cafés, food outlets and community facilities.
Popular riverside parkland offering walks, open lawns and views beside Kilkenny Castle.
Major historic landmark surrounded by parkland, exhibitions and city-centre cultural amenities.
Kilkenny sports and leisure complex with swimming, fitness and community facilities.
Contemporary arts venue housed in the former Evans’ Home beside Kilkenny Castle.
Broad city-centre choice ranging from traditional pubs to restaurants and independent coffee shops.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Specialist falconry experience and educational attraction in the Clara countryside.
Visit website ↗Small cluster of shops, food outlets and services supporting nearby rural communities.
Well-established hurling and Gaelic football clubs serve communities across the county.
Established golf club offering an 18-hole course and clubhouse facilities near the city.
City library providing books, study facilities, events and public information services.
Properties For Sale near Clara
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