About Kilmovee
Kilmovee is a small, largely rural parish in south-east County Mayo, close to the Roscommon and Sligo borders and within the F45 Eircode area. The surrounding landscape is open countryside, farmland and small villages, giving the area a quiet, community-oriented character rather than an urban or commuter-town feel. Everyday shopping and services are generally found in nearby Ballyhaunis, Ballaghaderreen, Charlestown and Kilkelly, while larger retail and employment centres are reachable by car. Local education is centred on primary schools in the surrounding parish and nearby towns, with secondary schooling available in Ballyhaunis and other neighbouring centres. Road travel is the main transport option, with the N17 providing connections towards Galway and Sligo, the N5 serving the Ballaghaderreen and Westport direction, and Ireland West Airport Knock located within practical driving distance. Social life is community-based, with parish activities, GAA, local halls and traditional pubs providing familiar meeting places; cafés, restaurants and additional services are concentrated in the nearby towns. Residents also have access to walks, playing fields and countryside recreation, while the wider area is known for its strong local identity, church and parish heritage, and active voluntary organisations.
Property Market in Kilmovee
Based on 6 properties for sale in Kilmovee
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Kilmovee
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Kilmovee and surrounding rural communities.
Mixed post-primary school offering education and extracurricular activities in nearby Ballyhaunis.
Primary education option serving Charlestown and its surrounding catchment area.
Primary school serving families in Ballaghaderreen and the wider north Mayo-Roscommon area.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main north-south route linking Ballyhaunis, Tuam, Sligo and surrounding towns.
Strategic route connecting Ballaghaderreen with Castlebar, Westport and the west.
Rail services on the Dublin–Westport/Ballina line, accessible from Kilmovee by road.
Regional airport offering scheduled and seasonal flights, approximately a practical drive away.
Regional bus routes operate through nearby towns including Ballyhaunis and Charlestown.
Amenities
Venue for parish events, local activities, meetings and community-based programmes.
Important local church and focal point within the parish community.
Nearby centre for supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, banks and everyday services.
Convenient neighbouring town providing retail, hospitality and professional services.
Nearby village and town pubs provide informal socialising and occasional live music.
Rural roads, parish grounds and local facilities support walking and outdoor recreation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation across the parish.
Local organisation supporting community facilities, events and parish development initiatives.
Local football club providing organised sport and community involvement for residents.
Nearby independent shops, services and hospitality businesses support everyday local spending.
Properties For Sale near Kilmovee
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