Knocknagoshel Neighbourhood Guide
Kerry
Knocknagoshel is a small rural village in north County Kerry, close to the borders of Castleisland, Abbeyfeale and Listowel areas. It serves a dispersed farming hinterland, with Castleisland and Listowel among the nearest larger service towns. The village is within the V92 Eircode routing area and is well placed for access to towns across north Kerry and west Limerick.
Area character
Quiet, rural and community-oriented, with a traditional village setting and surrounding farmland. It suits those seeking countryside living while remaining within driving distance of employment, schools, shops and services in Castleisland, Listowel, Abbeyfeale and Tralee.
Schools
- Knocknagoshel National Schoolprimary
- Castleisland Community Collegesecondary
- Scoil Íde, Abbeyfealesecondary
- St Patrick’s Secondary School, Castleislandsecondary
- St Michael’s College, Listowelsecondary
Transport
- Local road network linking Knocknagoshel with Castleisland, Abbeyfeale, Brosna and Lixnawroad
- N23 route at Castleisland, providing access towards Tralee and Castleislandroad
- N21 route near Abbeyfeale, connecting towards Newcastle West and Limerickroad
- Bus Éireann services in Castleisland and Abbeyfealebus
- Castleisland and Tralee railway stations, providing rail connections towards Killarney and Mallowrail
Amenities
- Knocknagoshel village shop and local servicesshopping
- Knocknagoshel community facilities and parish churchcommunity
- Local GAA and sports facilitiesleisure
- Castleisland town centre shops, cafés and servicesshopping and dining
- Castleisland medical and healthcare serviceshealthcare
- Tralee town centre and Manor West Retail Parkshopping and leisure