About Roscrea
Roscrea is a historic market town in County Tipperary, close to the Offaly border and positioned between larger regional centres including Thurles and Portlaoise. With a population-serving town centre and surrounding countryside, it combines a practical, residential feel with strong local history, including Roscrea Castle and the round tower and high cross at the former monastic site. Day-to-day life centres on Main Street and the town’s shopping areas, with independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants alongside Roscrea Shopping Centre and supermarkets. Parker’s on Main is a recognisable local venue for food and drinks, while Parkmore provides another established option for dining and socialising. Families have local primary and secondary education choices, including St Joseph’s National School Corville, with further schools and third-level connections available in nearby towns. Roscrea railway station provides direct rail services on the Dublin–Limerick line, while the town’s location near the M7 and N62 supports commuting by car towards Dublin, Limerick, Portlaoise and Thurles. Leisure provision includes local GAA and sporting clubs, community facilities and access to the open countryside, making the area suited to residents seeking a well-connected town with a slower pace than the larger urban centres.
Property Market in Roscrea
Based on 16 properties for sale in Roscrea
Property types
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What’s in Roscrea
Schools
Local primary school serving children in Roscrea and surrounding communities.
Independent boarding and day secondary school at Mount St Joseph Abbey.
Girls’ secondary school providing post-primary education within the town.
Mixed post-primary school serving Roscrea and the surrounding hinterland.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Station on the Dublin–Limerick line, with services towards Ballybrophy, Portlaoise and Limerick.
Nearby motorway access linking Roscrea with Dublin, Limerick and regional centres.
National route connecting the town northwards through Birr towards Athlone.
Regional bus connections serve Roscrea and nearby towns along key routes.
Amenities
Convenient town shopping destination with everyday retail and local services.
Central local venue offering food, drinks and a familiar town-centre atmosphere.
Established Roscrea venue for meals, drinks and social occasions.
Well-preserved fifteenth-century castle and one of the town’s defining attractions.
Public library providing books, digital resources, events and community facilities.
Local fitness and leisure facility supporting swimming, exercise and community activity.
Historic religious site featuring Roscrea’s notable round tower and high cross.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club with teams and community involvement across age groups.
Community rugby club providing training and matches for local players.
Member-owned local financial cooperative serving Roscrea and surrounding communities.
Visit website ↗Local organisation supporting town-centre businesses, trade and community initiatives.
Historic Cistercian foundation associated with Cistercian College and the local area.
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