About Knocklong
Knocklong is a small rural village in south-east County Limerick, near the Tipperary border and within the V35 routing area. It has a quiet, close-knit character, with scattered homes and farmland surrounding a compact village centre rather than a large suburban streetscape. Everyday services are limited locally, so residents commonly travel to Hospital, about 10 minutes away, or to Tipperary Town, Limerick city and nearby towns for broader shopping, healthcare and employment. Knocklong railway station provides a useful rail connection on the Limerick–Waterford line, while the N24 and regional roads support car commuting towards Limerick, Tipperary and Mitchelstown. Local schooling is centred on Knocklong National School, with secondary options available in Hospital, Tipperary Town and Limerick. The village pub provides an important social meeting point, while cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and larger leisure facilities are mostly found in surrounding towns. The countryside offers plenty of scope for walking, cycling and outdoor recreation, and nearby landmarks include Knocklong Castle and the historic railway setting. Community and sporting life is supported by local GAA activity, with residents also using facilities in Hospital and neighbouring parishes.
Property Market in Knocklong
Based on 3 properties for sale in Knocklong
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Knocklong
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Knocklong and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving Hospital and its surrounding hinterland.
Co-educational secondary school serving wider County Limerick communities.
Nearby secondary education option in Tipperary Town, east of Knocklong.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local station on the Limerick–Waterford railway line, with limited scheduled services.
Main east-west route linking the area with Tipperary Town and Limerick.
Regional rail connection serving Limerick Junction, Limerick and Waterford destinations.
Bus provision is limited, with wider connections generally accessed from nearby towns.
Amenities
Traditional local bar and social meeting place in the village community.
Local education and community focal point serving families in the surrounding area.
Nearby everyday convenience shopping, services and food options approximately ten minutes away.
Larger nearby centre offering supermarkets, cafés, banks, healthcare and general retail.
Historic local landmark associated with the village and surrounding rural landscape.
Nearby sporting facilities supporting Gaelic games and community activity.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games organisation supporting sporting and community participation.
Established neighbouring GAA club with teams and facilities in Hospital.
Local volunteer-led groups help organise parish, social and community activities.
Farms and rural enterprises remain central to the surrounding Knocklong economy.
Nearby Areas
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