About Urlingford
Urlingford is a small market town in north County Kilkenny, close to the Tipperary and Laois borders and positioned on the N8/M8 corridor between Kilkenny and Thurles. It has a practical, settled character, serving the surrounding rural hinterland as well as its own residential community, with a compact town centre and generally easy access to everyday services. Families are served by local primary education, while secondary-school choices are available in nearby towns such as Castlecomer, Thurles and Kilkenny, depending on preference and transport. The town is particularly convenient for drivers: the M8 provides fast regional connections, while bus services link Urlingford with nearby towns and larger centres; rail travel is available from Thurles or Kilkenny stations rather than within the town itself. Local shopping covers daily essentials, groceries, pharmacies and services, with larger retail trips typically made in Kilkenny, Thurles or Portlaoise. Pubs and cafés provide the main social scene, and the town’s restaurants and takeaways are geared towards residents, passing motorists and the wider local community. Leisure options include community and sporting activities, with GAA, football and other clubs active across the surrounding parish, while nearby rural roads and the Slieveardagh Hills offer walking and countryside access. Urlingford is also a useful base for commuters seeking a quieter town setting without being far from the M8.
Property Market in Urlingford
Based on 3 properties for sale in Urlingford
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Urlingford
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Urlingford and the surrounding rural community.
Established girls’ secondary school in Kilkenny city, offering broad post-primary education.
Co-educational post-primary school serving Castlecomer and north Kilkenny communities.
Long-established secondary school providing education in nearby Thurles.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key north–south route linking Urlingford with Dublin, Cork, Kilkenny and Thurles.
Regional bus connections serve Urlingford and link it with surrounding towns.
Local bus stopping area providing access to regional public transport services.
Mainline station offering Dublin–Cork rail services, approximately a short drive away.
Local fire station and recognised civic landmark within the town.
Amenities
Compact centre with convenience shopping, pharmacies, cafés, services and everyday local businesses.
Community library providing books, digital access, events and local public services.
Local primary healthcare facility serving residents of the town and hinterland.
Venue for local activities, meetings, classes and community events.
Friendly town-centre venues providing informal dining, refreshments and evening socialising.
Local playing facilities supporting Gaelic games and community sporting activity.
Nearby roadside services provide fuel, food and convenience shopping for motorists.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community sporting club supporting Gaelic football, hurling and underage participation.
Local community organisation focused on town projects, events and area improvements.
Local member-owned financial service providing savings and personal lending facilities.
Independent shops, tradespeople and services support the town’s rural hinterland.
Nearby Areas
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