Errill Neighbourhood Guide
Laois
About Errill
Errill is a small rural village in County Laois, close to the Tipperary border and within reach of Rathdowney, Roscrea and Templemore. It has a quiet, close-knit countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland and the Slieve Bloom foothills shaping the wider landscape. Day-to-day life is village-based and relatively peaceful, while larger grocery shops, services and secondary schools are generally accessed in Rathdowney, Roscrea, Templemore or Borris-in-Ossory. Errill National School provides local primary education, and nearby towns offer further schooling and childcare options. Road travel is the main means of commuting, with the M7 accessible around Roscrea and Portlaoise; Ballybrophy railway station provides a useful rail connection towards Dublin and Limerick. Local social life centres on the parish, community activities and traditional hospitality, with pubs and cafés in nearby villages and towns rather than a large commercial centre in Errill itself. Residents can use local GAA facilities, community halls, walking routes and countryside amenities, while Rathdowney and Roscrea supply supermarkets, restaurants, healthcare, banking and everyday services. The area suits people seeking a rural Laois setting with community connections and practical access to larger centres by car.
Property Market in Errill
Based on 6 properties for sale in Errill
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Errill
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Errill and surrounding rural communities.
Primary school in nearby Rathdowney, offering local mainstream education.
Post-primary school serving Rathdowney and the surrounding south Laois area.
Independent secondary boarding school at Mount St Joseph Abbey near Roscrea.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Rural roads connect Errill with Rathdowney, Roscrea, Templemore and Borris-in-Ossory.
The motorway is accessible near Roscrea for longer-distance travel and commuting.
Nearby station providing rail services towards Dublin, Limerick and connecting destinations.
Station on the Dublin–Limerick rail route, serving the wider Roscrea area.
Bus connections are available in nearby towns, with rural coverage more limited.
Amenities
Local venue for parish, social, recreational and community activities.
Community sporting facilities supporting Gaelic games and local club activity.
Nearby town centre with shops, pubs, cafés, services and everyday amenities.
Larger nearby centre providing supermarkets, restaurants, healthcare, banking and retail services.
Public library offering books, information services and community programming.
Scenic upland and woodland landscapes provide walking and outdoor recreation nearby.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club with strong links to the surrounding parish.
Supports local events, activities and community initiatives in the village.
Established nearby club providing Gaelic games for juvenile and adult members.
Traditional local venues provide food, refreshments and social meeting places nearby.
Nearby Roscrea offers broader retail, professional, hospitality and healthcare provision.
Properties For Sale near Errill
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