About Kilmacow
Kilmacow is a rural village and parish in south County Kilkenny, close to the River Suir and County Waterford, with the larger urban services of Waterford city only a short drive away. It has a settled, community-oriented character, combining village housing and surrounding farmland with convenient access to the N24 and the wider south-east. Families have access to local primary education, while secondary schools and further education are available in nearby Waterford, Carrick-on-Suir and other surrounding towns. The village itself has everyday conveniences and a small number of traditional local pubs, while a broader choice of supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, healthcare and retail is found in Waterford and Ferrybank. Commuters generally rely on cars, with nearby road connections linking Kilmacow to Waterford, Kilkenny city, Carrick-on-Suir and the M9 motorway network. Outdoor life centres on the countryside, parish amenities and nearby riverside and coastal landscapes, with GAA and other community activities helping give the area its strong local identity. The nearby villages of Fiddown, Mooncoin, Slieverue and Glenmore broaden the local catchment, while Waterford’s cultural, sporting and employment facilities are readily accessible.
Property Market in Kilmacow
Based on 14 properties for sale in Kilmacow
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Kilmacow
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Kilmacow and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving Mooncoin and neighbouring south Kilkenny communities.
Irish-medium primary education option in nearby Waterford city.
Established secondary school in Waterford offering a broad post-primary programme.
Waterford secondary school providing mixed post-primary education and senior-cycle options.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key regional road connecting Kilmacow with Waterford, Carrick-on-Suir and the wider south-east.
Major motorway access towards Kilkenny, Dublin and the national road network.
Mainline station providing services towards Dublin and intermediate south-east destinations.
Local and regional buses connect surrounding villages with Waterford city and Ferrybank.
Nearby regional airport site on the south side of Waterford, subject to available services.
Amenities
Small-scale local provision for everyday essentials, parish needs and community life.
Traditional village pubs provide informal meeting places and local hospitality.
Convenient destination for supermarkets, household shopping, restaurants and larger retailers.
Nearby shopping centre offering supermarkets, retail units and everyday services.
Large riverside park with walking routes, playing areas and open green space.
Major sports facility with swimming, fitness and indoor and outdoor activity provision.
Regional hospital providing emergency, outpatient and specialist healthcare services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult teams and community participation.
Important parish venue for meetings, activities, classes and local events.
Active local groups contribute to church, charity, youth and village activities.
Nearby city provides the area’s broadest choice of cafés, restaurants, pubs and services.
Neighbouring settlements provide additional convenience shops, trades and everyday commercial services.
Properties For Sale near Kilmacow
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