Mortarstown Upper, Carlow Town, Co. Carlow

6.67 Acres of Strategic Development Opportunity - with exceptional planning and location potential. Ideally positioned between Carlow's expanding educational quarter and key transport links, this substantial site offers a blank canvas for trans-formative development. Zoned 'Community & Education' under the Carlow–Graiguecullen Urban Plan 2024–2030, which currently supports a broad range of uses, from healthcare and nursing homes to community, educational, and recreational facilities. Highlights & Potential - Strategic Access & Infrastructure – Ideally located just off Green Road, the site benefits from excellent access to Carlow town centre (less than 5 minutes away) and immediate proximity to the SETU Carlow campus and sports complex. Well served by existing road and service infrastructure, the location is perfectly suited to a medical campus, later-living community, or multi-use sports development that can integrate with the surrounding educational and recreational environment. Education & Innovation Hub – Adjoining the KCETB Carlow and Tyndall College, the site sits at the heart of Carlow's learning district, making it ideal for future collaborations, training links, or student-focused projects. Purpose-built student accommodation is permissible within this zoning, opening further scope for education-linked developments. Health & Wellness Focus – With nursing homes and healthcare facilities explicitly permitted, the site lends itself to a modern nursing home, assisted-living campus, or wellness retreat. Its peaceful setting and proximity to SETU Carlow make it perfect for integrated health and education partnerships. Sports & Recreation Synergy – The site neighbours the SETU Carlow Sports Complex, offering unique potential for a sports academy, indoor arena, or leisure centre, expanding the town's established recreational zone. Connectivity & Growth – Ideally positioned just minutes from the N80 and M9, the site offers direct routes to Dublin, Kilkenny, and Waterford. Carlow town centre lies less than five minutes away, and the area is well served by public transport and cycle links. The Mortarstown district is growing rapidly, bolstered by the recent Cluain Bui housing development and nearby residential estates, all reinforcing the demand for community, health, and residential services in the immediate area. Excitingly, a new relief road for Carlow (Carlow Southern Relief Road) is now moving through the Project Management Guideline Phases. This strategic project will strengthen regional accessibility and sustainable mobility in Carlow, reducing town traffic congestion, and thus increasing the site’s strategic importance as a gateway development. Planning Flexibility – The Community & Education zoning encourages projects that enhance social and community infrastructure. Uses such as elder care, community healthcare, education, and sports are all policy-supported. An Exceptional Opportunity - Combining scale, accessibility, and flexibility, the property represents a rare greenfield opportunity within Carlow's urban boundary. Whether envisioned as a flagship nursing home and wellness centre, a sports and leisure destination, or an education-led mixed-use campus, this site offers the perfect foundation for a landmark development aligned with Carlow's growth vision. Carlow is a designated a 'Key Town' under national planning policy, primed for investment and expansion. This strategic site allows a developer or institution to deliver lasting community benefit while providing potential to achieve strong commercial returns. Invest in Carlow's Future – Enquire today to secure this prime 6.67-acre site and shape the next chapter of Carlow's development story. Map for guidance purposes only. Directions : Located off the Green Road c. 2km from Carlow Town Centre C. 2.4km Carlow Bus Park C. 3.2km Carlow Train Station