About Tallow
Tallow is a small, historic market town in west County Waterford, set in the Blackwater Valley between Lismore and Fermoy and close to the Cork border. It has a compact, traditional centre with a largely rural, residential character, making it suited to people seeking village life, countryside and a strong local community rather than urban convenience. Everyday shopping and services are available in and around the town, while larger retail trips are usually made to nearby Lismore, Fermoy or Dungarvan. Local pubs and cafés provide informal places to meet, with further restaurants and evening options in the surrounding towns. Families have access to local primary-school provision and nearby secondary education, while The Yoga House provides a named local wellbeing and activity option. Road travel is central to life in Tallow: the town is well placed for the R668 and regional routes towards Lismore, Fermoy, Youghal and Dungarvan, although there is no railway station in the town. The surrounding Blackwater countryside offers walking, fishing and rural leisure, with the heritage and riverside attractions of Lismore within easy reach. Tallow therefore combines a practical small-town base with attractive access to West Waterford’s villages, farmland and river landscapes.
Property Market in Tallow
Based on 6 properties for sale in Tallow
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Tallow
Schools
Local yoga and wellbeing venue offering classes and community-focused activities.
Local primary school serving children from Tallow and surrounding rural communities.
Visit website ↗Nearby primary provision in Lismore, serving the surrounding Blackwater Valley area.
Co-educational secondary school providing post-primary education in nearby Lismore.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route connecting Tallow with Lismore, Conna and surrounding villages.
Useful regional connection towards Fermoy and County Cork from the Tallow area.
Regional bus connections are available in nearby towns, particularly Lismore and Fermoy.
Nearest railway access is at Lismore? No—regular rail services are generally accessed from nearby towns.
Wider road links towards Dungarvan, Cork, Mallow and Waterford are reached via regional roads.
Amenities
Compact centre with local shops, services and everyday provisions for residents.
Traditional village pubs provide informal meeting places and community social life.
Local venue supporting community events, activities and gatherings throughout the year.
Scenic surroundings supporting walking, fishing and quiet countryside recreation nearby.
Major nearby heritage attraction with historic gardens and riverside setting in Lismore.
Nearby Lismore offers additional cafés, shops, services and visitor amenities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community Gaelic games club serving players and families from Tallow and surrounding areas.
Popular local event celebrating farming, rural life, crafts and community participation.
Local movement and wellbeing business offering yoga-based classes and activities.
Independent shops, trades and services underpin the town’s everyday community economy.
Properties For Sale near Tallow
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