Living in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Castlecomer
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Castlecomer
- Schools in Castlecomer
- Things to do in and around Castlecomer
- Where Castlecomer is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Castlecomer
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Castlecomer
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Castlecomer
- Nearby Kilkenny towns
Leinster house prices & rents › Kilkenny › Living in Castlecomer
Castlecomer is a town in Co. Kilkenny, about 83 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 7 schools, 57.5% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €248,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 21 sales · updated July 2026
How Castlecomer compares: at €248,000 it is 30% below the County Kilkenny median of €352k.Recent activity in Castlecomer: latest recorded sale May 2026; 38 new homes approved in the last year; prices +8.8% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Castlecomer — 57.5% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Castlecomer
1,496 people live in Castlecomer on Census 2022 night. 58% of households own their home and 36% rent, so Castlecomer leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (70%). 18% are under 15 and 19% are aged 65 and over. 26% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 1,496 |
| Owner-occupied households | 58% |
| Rented households | 36% |
| Aged under 15 | 18% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 27% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% |
| Third level or higher | 26% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 48% |
| Unemployment rate | 10% |
| Commute by car | 70% |
| Commute by public transport | 4% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 20% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Castlecomer built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Kilkenny (17.0 km away), on the Waterford line
Public transport serving Castlecomer — 3 operators
Getting around Castlecomer
Castlecomer is served by 3 public-transport operators running 3 scheduled routes. Operators are Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow and TFI Local Link Laois Offaly.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Slieve Bloom Coach Tours | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Laois Offaly | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 822 - Mountrath - Carlow
- 838 - Kilkenny - Portlaoise
- 897 - Kilkenny - Athy
Source: Transport for Ireland GTFS_All feed (NTA), CC-BY 4.0. Stops matched to the town within a 6 km radius; route list capped.
Schools in Castlecomer
There are 6 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Castlecomer, 3 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community School | Post-primary | 633 | DEIS |
| S N Bhreandain Naofa | Primary | 192 | |
| S N An Moinin Rua | Primary | 127 | DEIS |
| Scoil Íosagáin | Primary | 121 | DEIS |
| Holycross N.S. | Primary | 72 | |
| Wandesforde Mixed N S | Primary | 52 | |
| S N Lisnafunchin | Primary | 32 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Castlecomer
- Heritage nearby: Dunmore Cave (8 km) · Timahoe Round Tower (17 km) · Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny City (18 km) · St. Mary's Church, Gowran (22 km)
- Walking trails in County Kilkenny: South Leinster Way · Nore Valley Walk - Inistioge to Thomastown Section · Nore Valley Walk - Kilkenny to Bennetsbridge Section · Brandon Hill Loop
- Nature reserves: Ballykeeffe Wood Nature Reserve · Fiddown Island Nature Reserve · Garryricken Wood Nature Reserve
Where Castlecomer is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Castlecomer
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €248,000 (+8.8% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Kilkenny county median | €352k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €248,000 |
Recent sales in Castlecomer
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 26 | 8 MARYVILLE, CASTLECOMER, CO KILKENNY | Second-hand | €170,000 |
| 20 May 26 | 21 KILKENNY STREET, CASTLECOMER, KILKENNY | Second-hand | €300,000 |
| 12 May 26 | 10A CHATSWORTH, CLOGH, CASTLECOMER | Second-hand | €171,000 |
| 11 May 26 | OLD RD, COOLBAWN, CASTLECOMER | Second-hand | €345,000 |
| 01 Apr 26 | CLASHDUFF UPPER, CASTLECOMER, KILKENNY | Second-hand | €200,000 |
| 18 Mar 26 | MONEEN ROW, CASTLECOMER, CO KILKENNY | Second-hand | €300,000 |
| 06 Mar 26 | CLONEEN, CASTLECOMER, CO. KILKENNY | Second-hand | €300,000 |
| 05 Mar 26 | SKEHANA, CASTLECOMER, CO. KILKENNY | Second-hand | €160,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Castlecomer median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €200,000 | 24 sales | |
| 2024 | €197,500 | 36 sales | |
| 2025 | €243,000 | 23 sales | |
| 2026 | €295,000 | 11 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Castlecomer
Since 1 March 2026 a rent review is capped at the lower of 2% a year (pro rata) or CPI inflation.
The full March 2026 rent review rules
Castlecomer compared with County Kilkenny
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Kilkenny median | 352000 | |
| Castlecomer | 248000 |
Local Property Tax in Castlecomer
The median home (€248,000) falls in LPT Band 2, a base charge of €235 a year before Kilkenny County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Castlecomer
In the 12 months to July 2026, 49 planning grants were recorded in and around Castlecomer, including 38 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | for a new residential development of 20 new dwellings consisting of 2 No. Type A – Four bedroom semi detached two storey dwellings, 4 No. Type B/B1 –... | 20 |
| 2026-06-09 | for the erection of a single story dwelling with integrated domestic garage, private well, onsite waster water treatment system, all associated site... | 1 |
| 2025-07-28 | for the erection of a dwelling house, installation of a treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works | 1 |
| 2026-05-26 | for (1) Planning Permission for the construction of a part two-storey and part single-storey dwelling, a single-storey garage, site entrance and... | 1 |
| 2026-04-01 | to construct a dormer style dwelling, detached single storey garage, treatment system / percolation area, including all associated site works. | 1 |
Source: Irish Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (ArcGIS, CC-BY 4.0). Granted applications keyed to the nearest town within 7 km. Homes column shows residential units in the application where recorded.
What this means: The 38 homes approved here in the last year are about 6% of Castlecomer's roughly 605 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Castlecomer, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Castlecomer, Kilkenny.
View the official OPW flood maps for Castlecomer →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 104,160 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +5.0% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 89.4 |
| New dwelling permissions (South-East region, 2017) | 292 thousand m² |
Planning permissions are reported at NUTS3 region level; counties in this region share a figure.
Sources: CSO F1001, CIA02, BHQ09. CC-BY 4.0.
Nearby Kilkenny towns
Thomastown · Callan · Kilkenny
All Kilkenny house prices · All Leinster house prices
Sources: CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, Property Price Register (PSRA), CSO RPPI, RTB via CSO. CC-BY. Figures verifiable at the official source.
Common questions about living in Castlecomer
What's it like to live in Castlecomer?
Castlecomer is a town in Co. Kilkenny, about 83 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 7 schools, 57.5% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Castlecomer?
A home in Castlecomer costs a median €248,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Castlecomer to Dublin?
About 83 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Castlecomer?
Schools in Castlecomer include Community School, S N Bhreandain Naofa, S N An Moinin Rua, Scoil Íosagáin, among 6 primary and 1 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in Castlecomer pay as a buy-to-let?
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Illustrative. Assumes ~18% of rent for management, insurance and voids; 25-year mortgage on the borrowed share; ~4% acquisition costs. Not financial advice.
What can you afford to buy in Castlecomer?
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Central Bank rules: 3.5x gross income for most buyers; first-time buyers can borrow up to 90% LTV. Figures are illustrative, not financial advice.
Stamp duty on a Castlecomer property
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Irish residential stamp duty: 1% on the first €1,000,000; 2% on any amount above. Figures are illustrative, not legal or financial advice.
Local Property Tax for a Castlecomer home
Pre-filled with Castlecomer's median price. Uses the 2026 Revenue valuation bands (valuation date: 1 November 2025).
Revenue LPT 2026-2030 band table (source: revenue.ie). Your local authority can vary the base charge by up to 15%. Figures are illustrative; verify at Revenue's LPT reckoner for your exact property.
Rent cap calculator for Castlecomer
No RTB rental data for Castlecomer yet -- starting from a typical Leinster rent. From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies are covered by national rent control: the annual increase is capped at 2% or CPI inflation, whichever is lower.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2025; national rent control from 1 March 2026 (source: rtb.ie). RPZ_CAP_PCT = 2.0% per annum -- flagged for Bryan to verify the exact statutory rate before publishing. Figures are illustrative, not legal advice.