About Kilmacow
Kilmacow is a rural village and parish in south Kilkenny, close to the Waterford border and within easy reach of Waterford city, making it attractive to households seeking a quieter setting without being far from urban services. The area has a mainly residential, farming and community-oriented character, with surrounding townlands, the River Suir landscape and nearby villages including Fiddown, Mooncoin, Slieverue, Glenmore and Mullinavat. Kilmacow National School provides local primary education, while secondary-school and further-education choices are available in Waterford and nearby towns. Daily shopping and services are modest within the village, so residents commonly use Waterford, Ferrybank, Mooncoin or Carrick-on-Suir for larger supermarkets, retail, healthcare and professional services. Road access is convenient via the N24 and nearby M9 connections, with Waterford city a practical commuting destination by car; public transport is more limited than in a city suburb. Local social life centres on community facilities, parish activities and sporting clubs, with pubs and casual dining found in Kilmacow and surrounding villages, while Waterford offers a much broader choice of restaurants, cafés, culture and nightlife. The surrounding countryside supports walking, cycling and outdoor recreation, and notable nearby attractions include Reginald’s Tower, Waterford Greenway access points and the Suir-side villages and landscapes.
Property Market in Kilmacow
Based on 15 properties for sale in Kilmacow
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Kilmacow
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Kilmacow and surrounding rural communities.
Primary school option in nearby west Waterford, serving the wider rural hinterland.
Girls’ secondary school in Waterford city with a broad academic and extracurricular programme.
Co-educational secondary school in Waterford city with day and boarding provision.
Major regional higher-education campus offering university and technological courses.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key east-west route connecting Waterford, Carrick-on-Suir, Clonmel and Limerick.
Nearby motorway connection towards Kilkenny, Carlow, Dublin and the wider southeast.
Regional rail station providing services towards Dublin and connections via the southeast.
Regional bus links connect surrounding villages with Waterford and other towns.
Short road journey provides access to city employment, rail, buses and port facilities.
Amenities
Local venue for parish, social, sporting and community activities.
Community sporting facilities supporting Gaelic games and local club activity.
Nearby village provides everyday convenience shopping and selected local services.
Convenient retail area near Waterford with supermarkets, shops and everyday services.
Wider urban centre for restaurants, cafés, cinemas, culture, healthcare and major retail.
Popular cycling and walking route accessible from several points around Waterford.
Regional hospital providing emergency, outpatient and specialist medical services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club with teams and activities for different age groups.
Community club promoting camogie participation among local children and adults.
Parish community organising worship, local events and support activities.
Established nearby club providing Gaelic games and strong community involvement.
Nearby city offers broader employment, retail, hospitality and professional-service opportunities.
Properties For Sale near Kilmacow
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