Urlingford Neighbourhood Guide
Kilkenny
About Urlingford
Urlingford is a small market town in north County Kilkenny, close to the borders with Tipperary and Laois and within the E41 routing area. It has a practical, community-oriented character, serving the surrounding rural townlands as well as local residents, with a compact centre and homes extending along the main approach roads. The town is well placed for road commuting, particularly via the M8 motorway at Urlingford, with Thurles and Kilkenny providing larger employment, shopping and rail connections. Local education is centred on the primary school and the town’s secondary school, while nearby villages and larger towns broaden the choice of schools and services. Day-to-day needs are covered by local shops, supermarkets, cafés, takeaways, pubs and essential services, with larger retail trips often made to Thurles, Kilkenny or Portlaoise. Community life is supported by GAA and other sporting activities, parish events and local businesses, while the surrounding countryside offers open views and opportunities for walking and recreation. Urlingford is therefore suited to residents seeking a quieter small-town setting with straightforward access to major roads and neighbouring counties.
Property Market in Urlingford
Based on 4 properties for sale in Urlingford
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Urlingford
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Urlingford and surrounding rural communities.
Co-educational secondary school in nearby Johnstown, serving north Kilkenny communities.
Established secondary school in Thurles, accessible by road from Urlingford.
Secondary education option in Thurles, offering a broad town-based school choice.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key north-south route linking Urlingford with Dublin, Cork, Thurles and the midlands.
Main regional road passing through town and connecting surrounding villages and local services.
Local and interurban buses provide connections towards Thurles, Kilkenny and neighbouring towns.
Local fire station serving Urlingford and the surrounding area.
Nearest mainline rail station, offering Dublin-Cork services and wider national connections.
Amenities
Compact centre with everyday shops, services, cafés, takeaways and local businesses.
Practical grocery shopping options for residents and surrounding rural households.
Friendly local venues providing informal meals, drinks and community meeting places.
Community facility supporting borrowing, information access and local activities.
Venue for clubs, classes, meetings and events serving the wider community.
Local sporting facilities supporting Gaelic games and community participation.
Convenient primary healthcare and pharmacy provision within or near the town centre.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation across the community.
Important local hub hosting activities, gatherings and services for residents.
Volunteer-led initiative helping maintain and improve the appearance of the town.
Independent businesses underpinning Urlingford’s social life and everyday local economy.
Community-focused financial service providing local savings and lending facilities.
Nearby Areas
About this guide: This neighbourhood guide includes content generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence and images sourced from third-party platforms including Wikipedia. While we aim for accuracy, details such as local amenities, transport links, schools, and property data may change or contain errors. This content is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for independent verification. MyHome.ie accepts no liability for inaccuracies, omissions, or decisions made in reliance on this content.