The Rower Neighbourhood Guide
Kilkenny
About The Rower
The Rower is a small, rural locality in south-east County Kilkenny, close to the River Barrow and within easy reach of Graiguenamanagh, Inistioge, New Ross and Rosbercon. It has a peaceful countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland and attractive woodland and river landscapes rather than a conventional town centre. Day-to-day life is car-dependent, although nearby villages and towns provide essential shopping, schools, pubs, cafés and services. Marymount National School serves the local primary-school community, while secondary schools and broader education choices are available in New Ross, Graiguenamanagh and surrounding towns. Road connections lead towards New Ross, Thomastown, Kilkenny and Waterford, with bus services and rail access generally reached in the larger nearby towns. Local social life centres on traditional pubs, community activity and sporting clubs, with restaurants and cafés available in Graiguenamanagh, Inistioge and New Ross. Residents can enjoy the Barrow and Nore landscapes, nearby walking routes, village green spaces and the amenities of Woodstock and Brandon Hill areas. The setting suits people seeking a quiet rural home while remaining within practical driving distance of larger employment, retail and healthcare centres.
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 ↗Post-primary school in nearby Borris, offering a broad secondary education programme.
Girls’ secondary school in New Ross with established local transport connections.
New Ross post-primary options serving pupils across south Kilkenny and north Wexford.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key local road connecting The Rower with New Ross, Graiguenamanagh and surrounding villages.
Nearby hub for regional bus services towards Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford.
Nearest practical rail station, providing services on the Dublin–Waterford railway line.
Strategic route providing onward connections towards Waterford, Wexford and the south-east.
Amenities
Nearby riverside town with local shops, cafés, pubs and everyday community services.
Picturesque village offering pubs, cafés, shops and access to scenic river walks.
Historic gardens near Inistioge with woodland walks, ornamental planting and family-friendly open space.
Historic Cistercian abbey and prominent visitor landmark in Graiguenamanagh.
Larger nearby centre with supermarkets, restaurants, banks, healthcare and retail services.
New Ross hotel offering accommodation, dining and leisure facilities for residents and visitors.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting underage and adult participation across the parish.
Nearby community football club providing youth and adult soccer activity.
Traditional Graiguenamanagh pub and gathering place near the abbey and river.
Well-known Inistioge village pub serving as a local social venue.
Established New Ross hospitality business with accommodation, dining and leisure facilities.
Nearby Areas
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