About Kilcogy
Kilcogy is a small rural village in County Cavan, close to the Longford border and within the N39 area, surrounded by farmland, lakes and dispersed countryside. It has a quiet, community-oriented character, with day-to-day services centred on the village and nearby settlements including Finea, Loughduff, Ballyheelan, Kilnaleck and Granard. Local living is car-dependent, although regional bus services and the nearby N55 provide connections towards Cavan, Longford and Athlone, while Dublin is generally a longer road commute. Families use primary schools in the surrounding villages and secondary schools in larger nearby towns, with further education available in Cavan and Longford. Kilcogy’s social life is focused on local pubs, parish activities and GAA, with more extensive grocery shopping, cafés, restaurants and services available in Granard, Ballymahon, Cavan and Longford. The surrounding countryside offers attractive walking, angling and cycling opportunities, particularly around the lakes and waterways of south-west Cavan and north-east Longford. Residents benefit from a peaceful setting and strong local connections, balanced against limited retail, healthcare and public-transport provision within the village itself.
Property Market in Kilcogy
Based on 2 properties for sale in Kilcogy
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Kilcogy
Schools
Nearby Catholic primary school serving children from surrounding rural communities.
Local primary school serving Loughduff and the surrounding parish area.
Small rural primary school serving Finea and neighbouring communities.
Community secondary school offering post-primary education and a broad subject range.
Further-education college providing vocational, apprenticeship and adult-learning courses.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional road linking the area with Cavan, Athlone and north Longford.
Limited regional services connect nearby villages and larger towns on selected routes.
Nearest mainline station, with Dublin Connolly and western connections via the Sligo line.
Road links provide access to shopping, employment, healthcare and services in Cavan.
Amenities
Small village provision focused on everyday essentials, community life and local services.
Traditional rural pubs provide informal social venues and occasional food or entertainment.
Nearby town offering supermarkets, cafés, pharmacies, banks and other everyday services.
Library provision is available through nearby branches, including Granard and Kilnaleck areas.
Popular local area for angling, lakeside scenery, walking and quiet outdoor recreation.
Churches and parish facilities remain important meeting points for local residents.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation within the community.
Nearby clubs provide additional Gaelic games, coaching and sporting opportunities.
Local voluntary organisations help organise events, parish activities and village initiatives.
Nearby independent shops and services support regular shopping and practical household needs.
Nearby Areas
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