About Mountrath
Mountrath is a small market town in east County Laois, set on the N80 between Portlaoise and Roscrea and close to the Slieve Bloom Mountains. It has a settled, community-oriented feel, with a traditional town centre, surrounding farmland and easy access to countryside, making it popular with families and commuters seeking a quieter base. Local education includes primary and secondary provision in the town, while further schools, services and employment are available in nearby Portlaoise. Mountrath is served by regional buses and is convenient for the M7 motorway, although regular commuters generally use Portlaoise or Ballybrophy for rail services. Day-to-day shopping is centred on local convenience stores, independent businesses and services, with larger retail trips typically made in Portlaoise. Pubs and cafés provide informal meeting places, and the town has a strong local sporting tradition, particularly through Gaelic games and community clubs. The surrounding area offers walking, cycling and outdoor recreation towards the Slieve Bloom Mountains, while nearby landmarks include the scenic grounds and demesne around Ballyfin and the wider heritage landscape of Laois.
Property Market in Mountrath
Based on 11 properties for sale in Mountrath
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Mountrath
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Mountrath and surrounding rural communities.
Mixed post-primary school providing education and extracurricular activities for the wider area.
Nearby primary school serving Ballyroan and surrounding parts of central Laois.
Large post-primary school in Portlaoise, offering broad academic and practical programmes.
Established mixed secondary school serving students from west and central Laois.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional route through Mountrath linking Portlaoise, Roscrea and surrounding towns.
Accessible near Portlaoise and Roscrea for Dublin, Limerick and national commuting.
Regional bus connections serve Mountrath and link it with nearby towns.
Mainline station offering frequent Dublin, Cork and Limerick services via the Dublin-Cork route.
Rural station on the Dublin-Limerick line, reachable by road from Mountrath.
Amenities
Local shops, services and everyday conveniences arranged around the traditional main street.
Public library providing books, digital access, events and community services.
Local indoor and outdoor facilities supporting recreation, activities and community use.
Town green space suitable for informal recreation, walks and family outings.
Informal venues for coffee, meals, conversation and traditional evening socialising.
Nearby larger retail destination with supermarkets, shops, restaurants and essential services.
Nearby upland area offering marked walks, woodland scenery and scenic countryside drives.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club with teams and activities for various age groups.
Community athletics club supporting training, fitness and local competition.
Local community organisation supporting projects, events and improvements around the town.
Nearby golf club providing an established course and facilities for members and visitors.
Small local enterprises provide groceries, services, trades and everyday town-centre employment.
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