About Derrinturn
Derrinturn is a village in north-west County Kildare, set in the broad Bog of Allen landscape between Allenwood, Carbury and Coill Dubh. It has a settled, rural character, with everyday services centred on the village and larger shopping trips generally made to nearby towns such as Edenderry, Naas or Newbridge. Families are served by local primary education, while secondary-school options are available in surrounding towns, with school transport important for some households. Derrinturn is largely car-dependent, although bus services connect the area with nearby settlements and Dublin-bound destinations; the M4 and M7 motorway corridors are within practical driving distance, depending on the route. Local social life centres on village pubs, community activities and sporting organisations, while cafés, restaurants and broader retail choice are found across the surrounding towns. The Grand Canal and the bogland countryside provide opportunities for walking, cycling and enjoying open landscapes, and the nearby River Barrow and Lullymore area add further recreational options. Derrinturn suits residents looking for a close-knit village setting with access to Kildare’s commuter network, rather than an urban neighbourhood with extensive services on the doorstep.
Property Market in Derrinturn
Based on 7 properties for sale in Derrinturn
Property types
Bedrooms
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What’s in Derrinturn
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Derrinturn and surrounding north Kildare communities.
Visit website ↗Nearby primary school serving families around Carbury and the surrounding rural hinterland.
Primary school option in neighbouring Coill Dubh, serving the local community.
Post-primary community college offering a broad secondary education in nearby Edenderry.
Post-primary school serving students from Rathangan and surrounding south-west Kildare areas.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Bus connections link the village with surrounding communities and regional destinations.
Regional roads provide a straightforward route west to Edenderry and its services.
Motorway access near Kinnegad supports longer-distance commuting towards Dublin and the Midlands.
The M7 provides connections towards Naas, Dublin, Limerick and the wider motorway network.
Nearest practical rail option for Dublin-bound journeys, reached by car from Derrinturn.
Amenities
Provides local convenience shopping and essential day-to-day services for residents.
Traditional pubs provide informal meeting places and community-focused evening socialising.
Venue for local activities, meetings, classes and community events throughout the year.
Outdoor facilities provide space for children’s play and informal family recreation.
Nearby canal-side routes offer walking, cycling and peaceful access to open countryside.
Family attraction with play areas, gardens and nature-based activities near Rathangan.
Nearby Edenderry provides broader supermarkets, shops, cafés and essential medical services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation in the community.
Community organisation involved in local facilities, events and village development initiatives.
Local association football club offering organised football for different age groups.
Established neighbouring GAA club serving members across the surrounding north Kildare area.
Independent village businesses provide convenience retail and practical everyday services.
Properties For Sale near Derrinturn
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