About Knock
Knock is a small, rural village in east County Mayo, best known internationally for Knock Shrine and the 1879 Marian apparition. The surrounding area has an open, agricultural character, with homes and farms spread around the village and convenient links to larger centres including Claremorris, Ballyhaunis and Kiltimagh. Daily life is generally quiet and community-minded, while the shrine brings seasonal visitors, religious tourism and a useful range of visitor services. Local education is centred on Knock National School, with secondary schools and broader shopping available in nearby Claremorris, Ballyhaunis and Kiltimagh. Knock is served by local roads and bus connections, while Ireland West Airport Knock is close by and provides particularly convenient air access. The village has cafés, restaurants, religious and heritage attractions, and places to meet visitors, although residents typically travel to the surrounding towns for larger supermarkets, retail and more extensive evening dining. The Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence is a major nearby sporting facility, adding to the area’s importance for Gaelic games and regional events.
Property Market in Knock
Based on 32 properties for sale in Knock
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Knock
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Knock and the surrounding rural hinterland.
Visit website ↗Nearby secondary education option serving pupils from Claremorris and surrounding east Mayo communities.
Mixed secondary school providing broad post-primary education in nearby Ballyhaunis.
Local post-primary school serving Kiltimagh and neighbouring rural areas.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local roads connect the village with Claremorris, Ballyhaunis, Kilkelly and Kiltimagh.
Major north-south route nearby, linking east Mayo with Galway and Sligo.
Nearest main rail station, offering services towards Galway, Westport and Dublin.
Nearby regional airport with scheduled flights to selected UK and European destinations.
Regional bus connections serve Knock and link it with surrounding Mayo towns.
Amenities
International pilgrimage site with basilica, chapels, museum, gardens and visitor facilities.
Visit website ↗Major regional Gaelic games complex hosting training, fixtures and community sporting activity.
Visitor attraction interpreting the history and significance of the Knock apparition.
Visit website ↗Large modern basilica forming the focal point of the shrine complex.
Well-known village hotel providing accommodation, dining and facilities for visitors.
Nearby airport area offers cafés, travel services and convenient visitor-focused amenities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting football, underage sport and community participation.
Major local employer and pilgrimage organisation central to village life and tourism.
Visit website ↗Regional Gaelic games body operating the Centre of Excellence near Knock.
Local venue supporting meetings, activities and social events for residents.
Cafés, restaurants, accommodation and shops support residents, pilgrims and visiting groups.
Properties For Sale near Knock
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