Kinnitty Neighbourhood Guide
Offaly
Kinnitty is a village in the foothills of the Slieve Bloom Mountains in west County Offaly, around 15 km south-east of Birr and close to the county boundary with Laois. It is known for its historic setting, including Kinnitty Castle, and provides a rural base for exploring the Slieve Bloom area. The village lies within the R42 routing area and is near Clonaslee, Kilcormac, Clareen and Coolrain.
Area character
Small, rural and village-based, with a strong community feel and easy access to woodland, mountain and countryside scenery. Kinnitty suits residents seeking a quieter lifestyle, while larger retail, secondary-school and employment services are generally found in Birr, Tullamore or nearby Laois towns.
Schools
- St Finian’s National School, Kinnittyprimary
- St Brendan’s Community School, Birrsecondary
- Presentation Primary School, Birrprimary
- St Brendan’s National School, Birrprimary
- Scoil Bhríde, Clareenprimary
Transport
- R421 regional road through Kinnittyroad
- R440 towards Birr and the Slieve Bloom arearoad
- Local bus services towards Birr, Kilcormac and surrounding villagesbus
- Birr bus connections for wider regional travelbus
- Roscrea railway station, approximately 25 km awayrail
Amenities
- Kinnitty village shops, post office and local servicesshopping and services
- Kinnitty Castle and estate groundsheritage and leisure
- Slieve Bloom Mountains walking and cycling routesoutdoors
- Kinnitty community and sporting facilitiescommunity and sport
- Birr town centre, supermarkets, cafés and healthcare servicesshopping and healthcare