About Kilmovee
Kilmovee is a small, rural locality in east County Mayo, close to the Roscommon border and within reach of Ballyhaunis, Kilkelly, Charlestown and Ballaghaderreen. The area has a quiet, dispersed countryside character, with residents relying on nearby towns for a wider range of shopping, services and secondary education. Kilmovee National School provides local primary schooling, while post-primary choices are available in surrounding towns, including Ballyhaunis and Ballaghaderreen. Daily travel is largely car-based, with the N17 and N60 offering access towards Galway, Sligo, Castlebar and regional towns, while Ballyhaunis and Claremorris provide the nearest useful rail connections. Local social life centres on parish, sporting and community activities, with Kilmovee Community Centre an important focal point. For groceries, cafés, pubs, healthcare and larger services, residents commonly travel to Ballyhaunis, Charlestown, Ballaghaderreen or Castlerea. The setting suits those seeking a close-knit rural environment, open farmland and relatively straightforward access to the wider west and mid-west, rather than a village with extensive facilities on the doorstep.
Property Market in Kilmovee
Based on 7 properties for sale in Kilmovee
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Kilmovee
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Kilmovee and surrounding rural communities.
Mixed post-primary school offering education and extracurricular activities in nearby Ballyhaunis.
Post-primary school in Swinford serving pupils from surrounding east Mayo areas.
Post-primary school in Ballaghaderreen, providing academic and vocational education nearby.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Major north-south route connecting nearby towns with Galway, Sligo and Ireland West Airport.
Regional national route linking Ballaghaderreen, Ballyhaunis and central Mayo destinations.
Rail station on the Dublin–Westport/Ballina line, offering regional and intercity connections.
Important Mayo rail interchange with services towards Dublin, Westport and Galway connections.
Scheduled buses operate through nearby towns, though rural journeys need advance planning.
Amenities
Central venue for local meetings, classes, events and community activities.
Local Catholic church and focal point for parish life in the surrounding community.
Nearby centre for supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, banks and everyday services.
Convenient neighbouring town offering retail, cafés, pubs and essential professional services.
Regional airport near Charlestown providing domestic and European flights.
Large nearby lake offering attractive countryside scenery, angling and outdoor recreation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult sporting participation.
Venue-based organisations provide social, cultural and recreational activities locally.
Parish networks help organise events, volunteering and support across the rural area.
Nearby independent retailers, cafés, trades and professional services support local households.
Properties For Sale near Kilmovee
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