Welcome to Kilcoole

Kilcoole,

County Wicklow

A coastal village with ancient roots

Soft gradient sky, transitioning from pale yellow to light blue, creating a serene & calming atmosphere.

About Kilcoole

Discover Kilcoole

Kilcoole is an ancient settlement focused around on the Rock of Kilcoole and the ruins of the Church of St Comgall. Beautiful walks lead from the Rock to the sea, along the coast, and towards Kilquade and Kilpedder along the Mass Path. An area of marshland begins at Kilcoole and extends south to Wicklow Town, serving as an important habitat for wildlife.

Transport

Kilcoole is well connected by road and rail, with direct train services putting Dublin just 28 minutes away.

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Life in Kilcoole

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Our Events

Little Tern Season

Music Festival

GAA Lotto

Our Clubs

Kilcoole Overview

4,569+

Population

50+

Businesses

28km

Distance to Dublin

Tidy Towns

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Our Walks

Explore Kilcoole's coastal and countryside trails.

Our Walks

Explore Kilcoole

Our Walks

Kilcoole is surrounded by some of County Wicklow's most scenic walking routes — from coastal paths along the shingle beach to quiet country lanes through ancient farmland.

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Mass Path

4km · 1hr

Ballydonarea Loop

5km · 1hr to 1hr 30min

Coastal Path to Greystones

6km ·1hrs to 1hr 30min

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Landmarks

Kilcoole is home to ancient ruins, dramatic coastal scenery and hidden historical gems. From the medieval Church of St Comgall to the sweeping views from the Rock of Kilcoole, each landmark tells a piece of the village's story.

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Church of St Comgall
Rock of Kilcoole
The Breaches & Wetlands
Ballygannon Demesne
Darraghville House
Kilcoole Church
Kilcoole Community Centre
Kilcoole Beach

History

Key Historic Dates of Kilcoole

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Little Wren

1855 — The Railway Arrives

The Dublin to Wicklow railway line transforms Kilcoole overnight, bringing Dubliners to the coast and putting the village on the map.

AD 1179

First Written Record Kilcoole is mentioned by name in a papal letter, placing the village firmly on the medieval map of Ireland.

1914 — The Arms Landing

Under cover of darkness, a boat lands rifles on Kilcoole beach for the Irish Volunteers — the weapons end up in Pádraig Pearse's school in Dublin.

Glenroe Farm

1983 — Glenroe

Kilcoole becomes the setting for one of Ireland's most beloved TV shows, broadcast on RTÉ One for nearly two decades.

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History

Key Historic Dates of Kilcoole

See Our History

1855 — The Railway Arrives

The Dublin to Wicklow railway line transforms Kilcoole overnight, bringing Dubliners to the coast and putting the village on the map.

Little Wren

AD 1179

First Written Record Kilcoole is mentioned by name in a papal letter, placing the village firmly on the medieval map of Ireland.

1914 — The Arms Landing

Under cover of darkness, a boat lands rifles on Kilcoole beach for the Irish Volunteers — the weapons end up in Pádraig Pearse's school in Dublin.

1983 — Glenroe

Kilcoole becomes the setting for one of Ireland's most beloved TV shows, broadcast on RTÉ One for nearly two decades.

Glenroe Farm

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Transport & Connections

Getting to Kilcoole

Kilcoole is well connected by road and rail. The Europort Rail Commuter, DART, TFI bus routes and the N11 keep the village within easy reach.

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