Knockanore Neighbourhood Guide
Waterford
About Knockanore
Knockanore is a small, rural locality in west County Waterford, set among the rolling farmland and wooded valleys of the Blackwater area, between the villages and towns of Tallow, Lismore, Youghal and Killeagh. It is a quiet, countryside community rather than a built-up settlement, with detached homes, farms and scattered rural roads defining the character. Day-to-day life is peaceful and car-dependent, with larger grocery shops, healthcare services and a wider choice of cafés, pubs and restaurants found in nearby towns. Tallow and Lismore provide useful local services, while Youghal offers a broader range of shops, schools, cafés, pubs and seafront amenities. Road access is central to commuting, with the N25 around Youghal and nearby junctions connecting towards Cork, Dungarvan and Waterford; bus services are more accessible from the larger surrounding settlements than from Knockanore itself. Local leisure is centred on countryside walks, community activities and nearby GAA clubs, with the Blackwater valley and the coast around Youghal providing attractive options for outings. The Yoga House is a nearby named education and wellbeing venue, while schools and other regular services are generally located in surrounding villages and towns. Knockanore suits residents seeking a rural Waterford setting, space and quiet, while accepting longer journeys for work, shopping and everyday amenities.
What’s in Knockanore
Schools
A local yoga and wellbeing venue serving the surrounding rural community.
Primary school provision in Tallow, serving families across the surrounding countryside.
Local primary education in Lismore, within reach of Knockanore by road.
Further education college offering courses and training across west Waterford.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Small roads connect Knockanore with Tallow, Lismore, Aglish and surrounding townlands.
Key national route linking Youghal with Cork, Dungarvan and Waterford.
Regional bus connections are available from nearby Youghal towards Cork and Waterford.
Former railway station site; current commuting relies primarily on road and bus transport.
Amenities
Nearby village facilities include shops, pubs and everyday community services.
Historic town offering cafés, shops, pubs, services and visitor attractions.
Larger nearby centre with supermarkets, independent shops, cafés and restaurants.
Riverside historic gardens and a notable visitor attraction beside Lismore Castle.
Coastal promenade and sandy beach providing walks, swimming and seasonal recreation.
Scenic countryside around the river supports walking, fishing and outdoor excursions.
Traditional pubs provide informal food, conversation and community social life nearby.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Rural residents connect through local events, organisations and neighbouring parish activities.
Gaelic games club serving Tallow and the surrounding east Waterford community.
Established local club offering Gaelic games and community involvement in Lismore.
Nearby golf club providing an established course and recreational membership opportunities.
Yoga-focused local business offering classes and wellbeing activities near Knockanore.
Nearby Areas
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