About Tallow
Tallow is a small, historic market town in west County Waterford, set in the Blackwater Valley between Lismore and the Cork border. It has a distinctly rural, close-knit character, with traditional streets, surrounding farmland and easy access to the scenic countryside around the River Blackwater and the Knockmealdown foothills. Day-to-day life is quiet and community-focused, while Lismore and larger towns in east Cork provide additional shopping, services and leisure options. Local education includes Tallow National School, with secondary-school choices and further services available in nearby towns; The Yoga House provides a local wellbeing and movement option. Tallow’s centre has convenience shopping, cafés and traditional pubs, making basic errands and informal socialising straightforward. Road transport is the main commuting option, with the N72 linking towards Lismore and Mallow and regional roads connecting Conna, Ballyduff, Knockanore and Curraglass. Residents can enjoy walking, angling and countryside drives, alongside local GAA and community activities, while Waterford city and Cork city are longer-distance destinations rather than daily commuter locations.
Property Market in Tallow
Based on 7 properties for sale in Tallow
Property types
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What’s in Tallow
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Tallow and surrounding rural communities.
Visit website ↗Local yoga and wellbeing venue offering classes and related activities.
Gaelcholáiste secondary school in Ring, offering Irish-medium education near Dungarvan.
Secondary school in Lismore serving students from the surrounding Blackwater Valley.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional route linking Tallow with Lismore, Mallow and wider south-western destinations.
Regional road connecting Tallow towards Ballyduff and neighbouring Blackwater Valley communities.
Local and regional buses provide connections towards Lismore, Mallow and nearby towns.
Nearby Lismore offers onward regional travel and access to the N72 corridor.
Amenities
Compact centre with everyday shops, services and traditional streetside businesses.
Traditional village pubs provide informal social spaces and community gathering points.
Small local venues offer refreshments, casual meals and convenient daytime dining.
Community sports facilities supporting Gaelic games and local club activity.
Scenic nearby waterways and countryside suit walking, angling and outdoor recreation.
Major nearby heritage attraction with historic grounds, gardens and riverside scenery.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club central to sporting and community life in Tallow.
Community organisation supporting local events, activities and village initiatives.
Local food and craft activity reflects the surrounding farming community and rural economy.
Named local business offering yoga, movement and wellbeing classes in Tallow.
Properties For Sale near Tallow
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