About Annamoe
Annamoe is a small, scenic rural locality in north County Wicklow, set in the Avonmore valley between Roundwood, Laragh and the Wicklow Mountains. It has a peaceful, dispersed character, with forest, farmland, rivers and mountain scenery shaping everyday life rather than a conventional village-centre feel. Residents generally travel to Roundwood, Laragh, or further towards Wicklow and Dublin for a wider choice of schools, shopping and services. Nearby education includes the primary school in Annamoe and secondary options in the surrounding towns, while school transport is an important part of rural life. The R755 provides the main road connection towards Roundwood and Laragh, with Dublin commuting possible by car and bus connections available from larger nearby settlements. Local social life centres on established country pubs and community activities, while cafés, restaurants and everyday shopping are more readily found in Roundwood, Laragh and the wider Glendalough area. Outdoor amenities are a major attraction, including the Wicklow Mountains, the Avonmore River, forest walks and easy access to Glendalough’s historic monastic landscape. The area suits people seeking a quiet rural setting with strong links to nature, though a car is generally highly useful for regular errands and commuting.
Property Market in Annamoe
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What’s in Annamoe
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Annamoe and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving Laragh, Glendalough and surrounding Wicklow communities.
Primary school serving Roundwood and the surrounding northern Wicklow hinterland.
Wicklow town secondary school offering a broad range of post-primary education.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional road linking Annamoe with Roundwood, Laragh and the Wicklow Mountains.
Bus service linking Wicklow town, Laragh and surrounding communities on selected journeys.
Regional service connecting Wicklow town with Dublin and intermediate destinations.
Nearest rail station, providing Dublin-bound DART and commuter connections from Wicklow town.
Key regional access route for longer-distance travel towards Dublin and southeast Wicklow.
Amenities
Popular nearby restaurant and bar serving meals in Roundwood village.
Traditional Roundwood pub providing local drinks, conversation and occasional food.
Convenient local stop for groceries, supplies and everyday essentials near Glendalough.
Small selection of shops, services and food outlets serving the local hinterland.
Gateway to the valley’s monastic site, visitor information and surrounding walking routes.
Extensive protected mountain landscape offering walking, wildlife and scenic outdoor recreation.
Scenic long-distance walking route following waterways and countryside through northern Wicklow.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local community organisation supporting activities and events in the surrounding rural area.
Gaelic games club providing football, hurling and community sporting activities nearby.
Local football club serving players and families around Laragh and Glendalough.
Renowned long-distance trail passing through the wider Wicklow mountain region.
Visit website ↗Established hotel with dining and hospitality facilities beside Glendalough’s historic valley.
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