About Listowel
Listowel is a historic market town in north County Kerry, set on the River Feale and serving as a lively centre for surrounding rural communities including Lixnaw, Moyvane, Ballylongford, Lisselton and Duagh. It has a friendly, community-oriented character, with attractive streetscapes, independent shops and a strong literary and cultural identity. Families are served locally by primary schools and Presentation Secondary School, while further education options are available in nearby towns and Tralee. The town is well placed for road travel, with regional bus services and straightforward access towards Tralee, Ballybunion, Tarbert and the N69, although regular car use is common for commuting. Listowel’s centre has supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, traditional pubs and everyday services, with additional shopping available in Tralee and nearby towns. Recreation includes Listowel Community Centre, Base Gym Listowel, riverside walks and the extensive programme associated with Listowel Writers’ Week and Listowel Races. The town also benefits from a strong sporting and voluntary tradition, making it a practical base for families who value local amenities, social life and access to north Kerry’s countryside and coast.
Property Market in Listowel
Based on 41 properties for sale in Listowel
Property types
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What’s in Listowel
Schools
Well-established secondary school serving Listowel and surrounding north Kerry communities.
Visit website ↗Local primary school providing primary education for children in the town.
Listowel primary school serving local families through the primary years.
Secondary school offering education within Listowel’s established school network.
Visit website ↗Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional bus connections link Listowel with Tralee, Ballybunion, Tarbert and surrounding areas.
Key north Kerry route connecting Listowel towards Tralee, Tarbert and Limerick.
Provides onward road access towards Tralee, Killarney and the wider Kerry road network.
Nearby Tarbert–Killimer ferry supports travel between north Kerry and County Clare.
Amenities
Community facility hosting sports, activities and local events for residents.
Local fitness facility offering gym equipment and exercise support.
Literary museum celebrating the town’s notable writers and cultural heritage.
Popular annual horse-racing fixture and a major event in the local calendar.
Green open space suitable for walking, recreation and family outings.
Public library providing books, study space, digital access and community programming.
Traditional town-centre pub offering a sociable setting for local drinks and conversation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club with teams and activities for multiple age groups.
Community football club providing soccer participation and development opportunities.
Major literary festival bringing talks, readings and cultural events to town.
Famous traditional pub associated with Listowel playwright and writer John B. Keane.
Local member-owned financial service supporting savings and community-based lending.
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