About Avoca
Avoca is a small, scenic village and rural community in east County Wicklow, set in the wooded Avoca valley where the Avoca River is formed by the meeting of the Avonmore and Avonbeg. It has a distinctly rural, village-centred feel, with attractive hills, woodland and river landscapes close at hand, while Arklow provides larger-scale shopping and services nearby. Day-to-day life is quieter than in the county’s coastal towns, with local socialising focused on village pubs, cafés and community activity, and a wider choice of restaurants and retail available in Arklow and nearby Woodenbridge. Families generally use local primary-school provision, with secondary education available in Arklow and other surrounding towns. Road travel is central to commuting, with the N11/M11 corridor giving access towards Arklow, Wicklow and Dublin, while bus services connect the village and surrounding settlements. The area is well suited to walking, fishing, golf and outdoor pursuits, with the Meeting of the Waters and Avoca’s famous wooded scenery among its best-known local landmarks. Parknashaw House is a notable nearby property and countryside landmark, adding to the area’s historic rural character.
Property Market in Avoca
Based on 15 properties for sale in Avoca
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Avoca
Schools
Local primary-school provision serving children from Avoca and surrounding rural communities.
Community-based learning and employment supports available locally or through surrounding towns.
Mixed post-primary school in Arklow, serving students from the wider surrounding area.
Irish-medium secondary school offering post-primary education in nearby Arklow.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main north-south road corridor connecting Avoca’s hinterland with Arklow, Wicklow and Dublin.
Regional bus connections link the village with Arklow and nearby Wicklow communities.
DART and mainline station providing rail connections north towards Dublin and southwards.
Nearby town offering broader local bus connections, taxis and access to railway services.
Amenities
Notable rural house and local landmark set within Avoca’s scenic countryside.
Historic mill and visitor destination known for textiles, food, gardens and local heritage.
Famous riverside meeting point of the Avonmore and Avonbeg rivers near Avoca.
Small local venues provide everyday refreshments, informal dining and community socialising.
Nearby Arklow offers supermarkets, independent shops, restaurants, services and healthcare facilities.
Scenic countryside supports walking, angling, photography and other quiet outdoor activities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Long-established Irish textile business with a mill, shop, café and visitor facilities.
Local Gaelic games club supporting community participation across football and hurling activities.
Community organisation supporting local events, facilities and social initiatives in the village.
Traditional local pubs remain important meeting places for residents and visitors.
Nearby golf facility offering recreational play within Wicklow’s wooded countryside.
Properties For Sale near Avoca
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