About The Rower
The Rower is a rural parish in south Kilkenny, close to the River Barrow and the county boundary, with Graiguenamanagh, Tullogher, Inistioge and New Ross within easy reach. It has a peaceful countryside character, made up of scattered homes, farmland and small village communities rather than a built-up centre. Day-to-day life is quiet and community-minded, with most larger shopping, services and secondary schooling found in nearby towns. Marymount National School provides local primary education, while families also look towards schools in Graiguenamanagh, New Ross and surrounding areas. Driving is the main way to commute, with the R703 and connecting regional roads providing access towards New Ross, Thomastown, Kilkenny city and Carlow; public transport is more limited than in urban locations. Local social life centres on parish activities, traditional pubs and community events, with Graiguenamanagh and New Ross offering a wider choice of cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and services. The surrounding Barrow and Nore valleys provide excellent opportunities for walking, fishing, cycling and waterside recreation, while nearby landmarks include Duiske Abbey in Graiguenamanagh and Woodstock Gardens near Inistioge.
Property Market in The Rower
Based on 3 properties for sale in The Rower
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in The Rower
Schools
Local primary school serving children from The Rower and surrounding rural communities.
Visit website ↗Second-level school in nearby Borris, offering broad post-primary education and practical subjects.
Thomastown post-primary school providing academic, vocational and further education opportunities.
Well-established secondary school in New Ross serving students from the wider region.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Important local route linking The Rower with Graiguenamanagh and surrounding villages.
Nearby service town with bus connections, shopping and onward travel options.
Nearest practical rail connection for journeys towards Kilkenny, Carlow and Dublin.
Regional employment and services hub reached by connecting roads from The Rower.
Amenities
Historic Cistercian abbey and major visitor attraction in Graiguenamanagh.
Scenic riverside setting supporting walking, fishing, canoeing and countryside recreation.
Nearby small-town centre with independent shops, cafés, pubs and essential services.
Larger nearby centre providing supermarkets, restaurants, healthcare and everyday retail.
Beautiful historic gardens near Inistioge, with woodland walks and seasonal displays.
Picturesque meeting point of the Barrow and Duiske rivers near Graiguenamanagh.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting parish teams and community sporting activities.
Local venue hosting social, recreational and community activities throughout the year.
Watersports club making use of the nearby Barrow River and surrounding waterways.
Traditional Graiguenamanagh venue for drinks, food and local social gatherings.
Nearby golf club offering a full course and facilities for local players and visitors.
Nearby Areas
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