About Killea
Killea is a small rural locality in the Inishowen area of County Donegal, close to the Foyle and the border with County Derry, and within easy reach of Newtown Cunningham, Burt, Muff and Carrigans. It has a quiet, spacious countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland and local roads rather than a conventional town centre. Everyday shopping and services are generally found in nearby Newtown Cunningham, Muff, Buncrana or Derry, while Letterkenny provides a broader range of retail, healthcare and employment opportunities. Families have access to nearby primary schools and secondary education in larger surrounding settlements, with school transport often important in rural areas. The locality is mainly car-dependent, although regional buses serve the surrounding villages and the N13 provides the principal road connection towards Derry, Letterkenny and Donegal’s north-west. Social life centres on community activity, GAA and nearby village pubs, with restaurants, cafés and further amenities available in Muff, Newtown Cunningham and Derry. Outdoor attractions include the Foyle shoreline, the historic Burt Castle area and the wider Inishowen countryside, making Killea appealing to residents seeking a rural setting while remaining close to major cross-border services.
Property Market in Killea
Based on 2 properties for sale in Killea
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Killea
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Killea and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving families around Burt and the surrounding Inishowen area.
Catholic secondary school offering education for students from across north Donegal.
Secondary school providing a broad curriculum for pupils from surrounding localities.
Cross-community secondary school accessible across the nearby border from Killea.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main route linking the area with Derry, Letterkenny, Newtown Cunningham and Buncrana.
Rural road network connecting Killea with neighbouring villages and everyday services.
Regional bus connections operate through nearby Donegal settlements towards Letterkenny and Derry.
Cross-border services provide connections towards Derry and surrounding County Derry destinations.
Nearest mainline station, offering rail services towards Belfast and other Northern Ireland locations.
Amenities
Nearby village provides convenience shopping, food outlets, pharmacy and everyday local services.
Convenient nearby centre with shops, cafés, pubs and essential community services.
Local venue supporting community activities, meetings and events for surrounding residents.
Historic O’Doherty castle ruins overlooking the surrounding countryside and Lough Swilly area.
Nearby coastal setting suited to scenic walks, birdwatching and quiet outdoor recreation.
Local sporting facilities supporting Gaelic games and community-based outdoor activity.
Major nearby urban centre with extensive retail, restaurants, culture, healthcare and services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Established local Gaelic games club serving Burt and neighbouring rural communities.
Community sports club offering Gaelic games and social involvement near Killea.
Local community network supporting activities and connections among residents in the area.
Cluster of independent shops, cafés, pubs and services serving surrounding rural households.
Nearby village enterprises provide groceries, food, hospitality and practical everyday services.
Nearby Areas
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