About Kilmeaden
Kilmeaden is a small, semi-rural village in County Waterford, west of Waterford city on the N25 corridor towards Dungarvan. It has a settled, community-oriented character, with homes and local services clustered around the village while farmland and the wooded Suir valley shape the surrounding landscape. The area is particularly well known for the Waterford Suir Valley Railway, which follows the former railway line along the River Suir and provides a distinctive leisure attraction. Families have access to local primary education in Kilmeaden and a wider choice of secondary schools, shops and services in Waterford city, Butlerstown and nearby villages. Road commuting is central to daily life, with the N25 providing the main connection into Waterford and west Waterford; bus services are available, though rural frequency can be limited. Local social life centres on village pubs and community activities, while larger selections of cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and healthcare services are found in Waterford city and surrounding retail areas. Outdoor options include riverside walks, cycling routes and the nearby Greenway, with beaches and coastal amenities around Tramore, Dunmore East and the Copper Coast within driving distance. Kilmeaden therefore suits residents seeking a quieter village setting while remaining within practical reach of Waterford’s employment, education, shopping and leisure facilities.
Property Market in Kilmeaden
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What’s in Kilmeaden
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Kilmeaden and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving Fenor and surrounding parts of west Waterford.
Gaelcholáiste secondary school option in Dungarvan for Irish-medium education.
Several established secondary schools are available within commuting distance in Waterford city.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Principal road link connecting Kilmeaden with Waterford city and west Waterford.
Regional bus connections link the village area with Waterford and surrounding towns.
Scenic narrow-gauge heritage railway running between Kilmeaden and the Suir valley.
Popular walking and cycling route following the former railway towards Waterford and Dungarvan.
Mainline station in Waterford city providing trains towards Dublin and regional connections.
Amenities
Family-friendly heritage railway attraction with scenic river and countryside views.
Visit website ↗Well-used traffic-free route for walking, cycling and recreational outings.
Small-scale village amenities provide everyday refreshments and community meeting places.
Nearby retail areas offer supermarkets, restaurants, household shopping and other services.
Large sports and fitness facility near Waterford city with pitches and activity spaces.
Major regional hospital providing emergency, acute and specialist medical services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local venue supporting community activities, classes, meetings and social events.
Established local attraction offering heritage train trips through the Suir valley.
Visit website ↗Gaelic games activity serving Kilmeaden and neighbouring rural communities.
Nearby cafés, bike hire and visitor services support Greenway users.
Extensive university and regional sports facilities located a short drive away.
Nearby Areas
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