About Corlough
Corlough is a small, rural townland and parish area in west County Cavan, close to the borders of Leitrim and Fermanagh and within the H14 routing area. It has a quiet, dispersed countryside character, with farms, upland scenery, lakes and traditional villages rather than a concentrated town centre. Day-to-day life is peaceful and community-oriented, although most larger shopping, services and secondary schooling require travel to nearby settlements such as Bawnboy, Ballyconnell, Swanlinbar or Ballinamore. Local primary-school provision is centred on the surrounding parish communities, while secondary pupils generally travel to schools in Ballyconnell, Ballyshannon, Ballinamore or other nearby towns. The main transport option is the private car, using regional roads towards Bawnboy, Swanlinbar, Ballinamore and Ballyconnell; bus services are limited compared with urban areas. Local social life is based around parish facilities, GAA activity and traditional pubs in neighbouring villages, with cafés, restaurants and supermarkets available in the larger surrounding towns. Residents benefit from access to attractive outdoor landscapes around Cuilcagh, the Shannon-Erne waterway and nearby lakes, making walking, fishing and countryside recreation prominent parts of the area’s appeal.
Property Market in Corlough
Based on 4 properties for sale in Corlough
Property types
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What’s in Corlough
Schools
Local primary-school provision serving children in the Corlough parish and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving families in Bawnboy and the surrounding west Cavan countryside.
Second-level school offering post-primary education within travelling distance of Corlough.
Mixed post-primary school serving Ballyconnell and surrounding communities in east Cavan.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Important local route linking Corlough with Bawnboy, Swanlinbar and the wider west Cavan area.
Connects the surrounding upland communities towards Glangevlin and County Leitrim.
Limited regional bus connections are available from nearby villages and larger local centres.
Nearby Ballinamore provides additional scheduled services towards Cavan, Leitrim and surrounding towns.
Amenities
Nearby village facilities include convenience shopping, local services and community amenities.
Traditional village centre with local pubs, convenience retail and everyday services.
Larger nearby centre offering supermarkets, pharmacies, cafés, banks and other essential services.
Outstanding nearby upland landscape for walking, scenery and nature-based recreation.
Popular regional amenity supporting boating, fishing, walking and waterside recreation.
Local venue for parish activities, meetings, events and community-based recreation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Parish Gaelic games club supporting local teams, volunteering and community participation.
Nearby Gaelic games club with football activity and strong local community involvement.
Local voluntary organisations underpin parish events, social activities and community facilities.
Neighbouring village pubs provide informal meeting places and traditional local hospitality.
A broader range of independent shops, services, cafés and trades serves the surrounding rural area.
Nearby Areas
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