Rathcabbin Neighbourhood Guide
Tipperary
Rathcabbin is a small rural village in north-west County Tipperary, close to the County Offaly and County Galway borders. It lies within the wider hinterland of Birr, with Lorrha, Lusmagh, Cloughjordan and Eyrecourt among the nearby settlements. The R42 routing key covers the area, which is primarily agricultural and village-based rather than urban.
Area character
Rural, quiet and community-oriented, with a traditional village centre and dispersed farmland and housing nearby. Rathcabbin is suited to those seeking a countryside setting while remaining within reach of Birr and other midlands towns for larger services, employment and education.
Schools
- Rathcabbin National Schoolprimary
- Lorrha National Schoolprimary
- St Brendan’s Community School, Birrsecondary
- St Joseph’s College, Borrisoleighsecondary
- Birr Community Schoolsecondary
Transport
- R42 regional roadroad
- R445 regional road via Birr and Moneygallroad
- Birr railway stationrail
- Local and regional bus services towards Birr and surrounding villagesbus
- M7 motorway access at Roscrea or Moneygallroad
Amenities
- Rathcabbin village shop and local servicesshopping
- Rathcabbin community and sporting facilitiescommunity and leisure
- Local pubs and village dining optionsdining
- Birr town centre shops, cafés and servicesshopping and dining
- Birr Health Centre and pharmacy serviceshealthcare
- Birr Castle Gardens and Science Centrepark and leisure