Grange Con Neighbourhood Guide
Wicklow
About Grange Con
Grange Con is a small rural locality in west County Wicklow, close to the Kildare border and within the wider countryside around Ballitore, Moone, Timolin and Baltinglass. It has a peaceful, dispersed character, with homes and farms set among agricultural land rather than a conventional village centre. Daily life is car-dependent, although nearby towns provide schools, shops, cafés, pubs, professional services and community facilities. Primary-school options include local schools around Ballitore, Moone and Timolin, while Baltinglass and Dunlavin provide secondary-school and broader education choices. Road access is principally via the regional and local roads linking the area with the N81 and the towns of Baltinglass, Dunlavin and Athy; Dublin commuting generally involves driving to a larger rail or bus connection. Nearby social life includes traditional pubs and eateries in Baltinglass, Dunlavin, Moone and Castledermot, with Ballitore offering a particularly distinctive historic setting. Leisure is centred on GAA and community activity, countryside walks, local sports grounds and the River Barrow and Wicklow uplands within driving distance. The area suits residents seeking space, quiet and a rural community atmosphere while remaining within reach of larger settlements and the M9 corridor.
Property Market in Grange Con
Based on 7 properties for sale in Grange Con
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Grange Con
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Moone and surrounding south Wicklow communities.
Village primary school serving families in Timolin and neighbouring rural areas.
Primary education serving the historic Ballitore area and nearby countryside.
Established secondary school option accessible by road from the wider Grange Con area.
Post-primary school serving Baltinglass and surrounding west Wicklow communities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key north-south road connecting west Wicklow with Dublin, Blessington and Baltinglass.
Regional route linking Baltinglass, Dunlavin, Timolin and surrounding villages.
Local and regional buses connect Baltinglass with nearby towns and Dublin.
Nearest practical rail connection, providing services towards Dublin, Kildare and Waterford.
Additional mainline station reachable by road for wider regional rail connections.
Amenities
Nearest substantial centre for supermarkets, pharmacy, banking, cafés and everyday services.
Popular local pub and restaurant offering food, drinks and a community atmosphere.
Notable twelfth-century Cistercian abbey beside the River Slaney in the town.
Seasonal community swimming facility serving residents and visitors during summer months.
Small local cultural attraction reflecting Ballitore’s distinctive Quaker heritage.
Nearby village centre with local shops, cafés, pubs and community services.
Local town services and nearby medical, dental and pharmacy provision support residents.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Major local Gaelic games club with facilities and teams across age groups.
Community-based Gaelic games club serving Dunlavin and surrounding rural districts.
Local organisation supporting community activities and events around Moone village.
Historic meeting place associated with Ballitore’s Quaker community and heritage.
Established golf club offering a course and clubhouse facilities near Baltinglass.
Properties For Sale near Grange Con
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