About Tarbert
Tarbert is a small riverside town in north County Kerry, positioned on the Shannon Estuary between Listowel and the ferry crossing to Killimer in County Clare. It has a close-knit, predominantly residential and rural character, with the working harbour and estuary giving the town a distinctive coastal feel. Everyday life is centred on Tarbert village, where residents have local shops, cafés, pubs, community services and essential amenities, while Listowel provides a broader range of supermarkets, schools, healthcare and retail. Tarbert National School serves local primary pupils, and Tarbert Comprehensive School provides secondary education within the town. The Tarbert–Killimer ferry is a major local transport link, carrying vehicles across the Shannon and connecting Kerry with west Clare, while regional bus services and the N69 road provide links towards Listowel, Tralee and Limerick. Pubs such as The Bridewell Bar and The Anchor Bar contribute to the traditional social scene, with local cafés and eateries providing informal daytime options. The town also offers riverside walks, sporting facilities and community activities, with Tarbert House and its grounds nearby as a notable historic landmark. For larger leisure, shopping and professional services, residents commonly travel to Listowel, while the wider estuary, beaches and countryside provide plenty of outdoor opportunities.
Property Market in Tarbert
Based on 5 properties for sale in Tarbert
Property types
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What’s in Tarbert
Schools
Mixed secondary school serving Tarbert and surrounding north Kerry communities.
Visit website ↗Local primary school providing education for children from Tarbert and nearby townlands.
Visit website ↗Established secondary school approximately twenty minutes away in nearby Listowel.
Girls’ secondary school offering education and extracurricular activities in Listowel.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Vehicle ferry crosses the Shannon Estuary to County Clare throughout much of the year.
Main road links Tarbert with Listowel, Tralee and other north Kerry destinations.
Bus connections serve Tarbert and link towards Listowel, Tralee and Limerick.
Nearest rail services are accessed via stations and connections around Limerick and north Kerry.
Amenities
Traditional Tarbert pub offering drinks and a sociable local atmosphere.
Popular village bar and gathering place close to Tarbert’s waterfront.
Venue for local groups, classes, meetings and community events.
Local library providing books, public services, internet access and community facilities.
Outdoor space offering children’s play facilities and pleasant estuary-side surroundings.
Historic house and estate near the town, noted for architecture and heritage.
Convenient village retail includes groceries, takeaway food, services and everyday essentials.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting football, hurling and community participation.
Community football club providing youth and adult soccer activities locally.
Historic estate and visitor attraction with strong connections to the locality’s heritage.
Historic courthouse and jail complex interpreting Tarbert’s local history and civic past.
Local organisation involved in community projects, events and improvements around the town.
Properties For Sale near Tarbert
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