About Scartaglin
Scartaglin is a small, rural village in east County Kerry, in the V93 area between Castleisland and Rathmore, with Farranfore, Brosna, Ballydesmond and Kilcummin also within the wider local orbit. It has a close-knit countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland and a compact village centre rather than urban services or a large retail offering. Day-to-day life is generally quiet and community-oriented, while Castleisland provides many of the nearest shops, services and secondary-school facilities. Primary education is available locally and in surrounding villages, with further school and training choices in Castleisland, Killarney and Tralee. Road travel is the main transport option: the N23 near Castleisland and the N22 towards Killarney and Cork connect the area to larger towns, while Farranfore railway station and Kerry Airport provide useful regional links. Local social life centres on village pubs, community events and sporting organisations, with broader restaurant, café and shopping choice in Castleisland and Killarney. The surrounding countryside offers walking, cycling and rural recreation, and Parknaskagh Fort is a notable nearby heritage feature for those interested in the area’s archaeology and history.
What’s in Scartaglin
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Scartaglin and surrounding rural communities.
Mixed post-primary school providing education and extracurricular activities in nearby Castleisland.
Castleisland primary school serving local families across the surrounding hinterland.
Nearby primary school serving Farranfore and neighbouring east Kerry communities.
Established post-primary school offering broader secondary education in nearby Killarney.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key regional road linking Castleisland with Farranfore, Killarney and wider east Kerry.
Major national route accessible towards Killarney, Cork and towns across the county.
Nearest rail station, with services towards Tralee, Killarney, Mallow and Dublin connections.
Regional airport near Farranfore offering scheduled services and convenient domestic connectivity.
Local and regional buses are available from nearby Castleisland towards Kerry towns.
Amenities
Nearby archaeological feature reflecting the historic settlement and heritage of the wider landscape.
Nearest main service centre, with supermarkets, shops, cafés, banks and everyday services.
Venue for local activities, meetings, classes and community events in Castleisland.
Established local Gaelic games club supporting football, hurling and community participation.
Major nearby leisure destination offering walks, scenery, cycling and outdoor recreation.
Nearby primary healthcare provision serving Castleisland and surrounding rural communities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Village gathering place supporting local events, activities, meetings and social occasions.
Local Gaelic games organisation helping connect families and residents through sport.
Prominent nearby club with Gaelic football, hurling and underage sporting programmes.
Local business network representing traders and enterprises in the nearby town.
Small-scale hospitality and retail outlets provide informal meeting places and everyday services.
Nearby Areas
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