Loughboy Neighbourhood Guide
Kilkenny
About Loughboy
Loughboy is a mainly residential and commercial area on the southern side of Kilkenny city, within easy reach of the city centre and the N10 ring-road corridor. It has a practical, suburban feel, with housing close to employment areas, retail services and everyday amenities at Loughboy Shopping Centre and the wider Kilkenny Retail & Business Park. SuperValu provides convenient grocery shopping, while the surrounding business and industrial parks support a range of local services and jobs. Families have nearby education options including the School of the Holy Spirit, with further primary and secondary schools available across Kilkenny city. City bus services, local roads and the nearby Kilkenny railway station make commuting around Kilkenny and onward travel relatively straightforward, while car access is convenient from the N10 and surrounding routes. Residents are close to Kilkenny’s established restaurants, cafés and pubs in the city centre, as well as leisure facilities, parks and the city’s medieval landmarks. The area is also well placed for reaching Bennettsbridge, Clara and Ballycallan, combining urban convenience with quick access to the surrounding countryside.
Property Market in Loughboy
Based on 22 properties for sale in Loughboy
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Loughboy
Schools
Kilkenny school providing specialist education and support for children with additional needs.
Local school office associated with education provision in the Loughboy area.
Independent co-educational boarding and day school on the city’s northern outskirts.
Historic Kilkenny secondary school close to the city centre and Castle Road.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Irish Rail station with services towards Dublin Heuston, Waterford and intermediate destinations.
Local and regional buses connect Loughboy with the city centre and surrounding areas.
Key orbital route providing access around Kilkenny and onward regional connections.
Useful local route linking Kilkenny with Bennettsbridge and nearby south-eastern communities.
Amenities
Neighbourhood retail centre serving local shopping and everyday convenience needs.
Convenient supermarket serving groceries and regular household shopping in Loughboy.
Visit website ↗Public parking serving nearby retail, commercial and service businesses.
Parking provision supporting businesses and visitors in the nearby industrial area.
Local organisation providing independent-living supports and disability-focused services.
Visit website ↗Popular city park and riverside green space beside Kilkenny Castle.
Nearby concentration of cafés, restaurants, traditional pubs, shops and cultural attractions.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Commercial area hosting retail, offices, services and employment close to Loughboy.
Established employment area with industrial, trade and commercial businesses nearby.
Community-focused organisation supporting independent living and inclusion across Kilkenny.
Visit website ↗Strong local Gaelic games network with clubs and facilities around the city.
Local athletics club offering running and track activities for different age groups.
Properties For Sale near Loughboy
Nearby Areas
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