About Kilkelly
Kilkelly is a small rural village in east County Mayo, positioned between Ballyhaunis and Charlestown and within easy reach of Knock and Ireland West Airport. Its setting is predominantly countryside, with a close-knit community atmosphere and convenient access to the wider towns of Mayo, Sligo and Roscommon. Day-to-day life centres on local shops, services, pubs and community facilities, while larger supermarkets, secondary schools and a broader choice of restaurants are available in Ballyhaunis, Charlestown, Kiltimagh and Swinford. Families have local primary-school provision, with further education options in neighbouring towns. The N17 provides a direct north–south road connection, while the village is also well placed for the N5 and regional routes towards Knock, Castlebar and Sligo. Ireland West Airport Knock is particularly convenient for residents travelling domestically or internationally, and bus services link the locality with nearby towns. Local social life is community-focused, with traditional pubs, sporting activity and parish events playing an important role. The surrounding countryside offers walking, fishing and other outdoor opportunities, while landmarks such as Knock Shrine and the lakes and villages around east Mayo are within a short drive.
Property Market in Kilkelly
Based on 12 properties for sale in Kilkelly
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Kilkelly
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Kilkelly and the surrounding rural parish.
Nearby post-primary school offering education for students from east Mayo communities.
Mixed secondary school providing broad post-primary education and extracurricular activities.
Primary-school provision in Ballyhaunis, serving families from the surrounding area.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main Galway–Sligo route passing close to Kilkelly and connecting nearby towns.
National route accessible via Charlestown, linking east Mayo with Castlebar and Longford.
Regional airport near Knock offering scheduled domestic and international flights.
Regional buses connect Kilkelly and surrounding villages with Ballyhaunis, Charlestown and Sligo.
Rail station on the Dublin–Westport line, reachable by road from Kilkelly.
Nearby rail access on the Dublin–Westport route, serving east Mayo and north Roscommon.
Amenities
Convenient local retail and everyday services serving residents of the village and parish.
Traditional village pubs provide informal meeting places and community-oriented social life.
Venue for parish activities, meetings, classes and local social events.
Major pilgrimage site with basilica, museum, gardens and visitor facilities nearby.
Nearby town offering supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants and professional services.
Local outdoor amenities supporting children’s play and informal community recreation.
Useful regional travel facility with parking, passenger services and flight connections.
Visit website ↗Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation within the parish.
Community football club providing local sporting opportunities for young people and adults.
Local voluntary organisation involved in community development and parish initiatives.
Nearby independent retailers, tradespeople and professional services support everyday needs.
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