About Kilmacow
Kilmacow is a rural parish in south County Kilkenny, close to the Waterford border and within easy reach of Waterford city, with the villages and countryside around Kilmacow giving the area a settled, community-focused character. It is a predominantly residential and agricultural locality, suited to people who want more space and a quieter setting while remaining near larger urban services. Local day-to-day life centres on the parish community, nearby villages and the wider Waterford–south Kilkenny area rather than on a large town centre within Kilmacow itself. Families have access to local primary education, while secondary schools and further services are generally found in Waterford, Ferrybank, Carrigeen and surrounding towns. Road travel is particularly important: the N24 and M9 provide connections towards Waterford, Kilkenny, Clonmel and Dublin, while nearby Waterford and Carrigeen offer broader public-transport options. Shopping and healthcare are mainly accessed in Waterford, Ferrybank, Mooncoin and Carrigeen, with local pubs and community facilities providing the social focus closer to home. Residents can enjoy the rural landscape, parish GAA activity and access to nearby riverside, coastal and countryside recreation, while Waterford city adds restaurants, cafés, culture and larger leisure facilities within a short drive.
Property Market in Kilmacow
Based on 12 properties for sale in Kilmacow
Property types
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What’s in Kilmacow
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Kilmacow and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary education option serving Mooncoin and its surrounding catchment area.
Primary school in Carrigeen, convenient for families across south Kilkenny.
Established secondary school option accessible in Waterford city by road.
Well-known Waterford secondary school serving students from the wider region.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route linking Waterford with Carrick-on-Suir, Clonmel and Limerick.
Fast motorway connection towards Kilkenny, Carlow, Dublin and the wider southeast.
Intercity rail services connect Waterford with Dublin, Kilkenny and intermediate destinations.
Local and regional buses provide wider connections from nearby Waterford city.
Regional bus routes connect surrounding communities with Waterford and neighbouring towns.
Amenities
Local venue supporting parish events, meetings, activities and community gatherings.
Parish sports grounds supporting Gaelic games, training and local community activity.
Traditional local pub serving as a familiar social meeting place in the parish.
Popular cycling and walking route accessible nearby through Waterford and the Suir valley.
Convenient nearby retail centre with everyday shopping and local services.
Major regional hospital providing emergency, outpatient and specialist healthcare services.
Nearby urban centre offering supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, cultural venues and larger retailers.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community Gaelic games club with teams and activities for different age groups.
Local organisation supporting community initiatives, facilities and parish events.
School-linked group helping organise activities and support the local primary school.
Council services cover roads, planning, amenities and community support across the locality.
Properties For Sale near Kilmacow
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