About Loughanure
Loughanure is a small rural village in west County Donegal, within the Gaeltacht area of the Rosses and close to the communities of Annagry, Dungloe and Gweedore. The area has a quiet, spacious character, with scattered homes, lakes, bogland and open countryside rather than a compact urban centre. Irish remains an important part of local life, while English is widely used, and the surrounding landscape gives residents easy access to beaches, hills and Atlantic scenery. Tor School is the locality’s best-known nearby education option, with further primary and secondary schools available in Annagry, Dungloe and the wider Gweedore area. There is no railway service in this part of Donegal, so most commuting and everyday travel is by car, with bus services linking the surrounding villages and towns. Local shopping, cafés, pubs and essential services are concentrated mainly in Annagry, Dungloe and Bunbeg, while Donegal Airport provides useful regional air connections from nearby Carrickfinn. Outdoor leisure is a major attraction, including walking, fishing, Gaelic games and access to beaches such as Carrickfinn and Magheraroarty, with Mount Errigal and Glenveagh further afield. Loughanure suits residents seeking a peaceful rural base within reach of west Donegal’s schools, services, coastline and community life.
Property Market in Loughanure
Based on 9 properties for sale in Loughanure
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Loughanure
Schools
A local special-needs school serving children and young people in the surrounding area.
A secondary school serving students from Dungloe, the Rosses and neighbouring rural communities.
A co-educational secondary school providing broad education and extracurricular opportunities locally.
A local primary school serving families around Annagry and west Donegal.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗The main regional route connects Loughanure with Annagry, Dungloe and west Donegal.
Regional bus routes provide connections towards Dungloe, Gweedore, Letterkenny and Donegal Town.
Community transport services support travel between rural settlements and nearby service centres.
A nearby regional airport offering scheduled flights, notably between Donegal and Dublin.
Amenities
A prominent local freshwater lake contributing to the area’s scenic rural setting and recreation.
The nearest main service centre, with supermarkets, shops, cafés, pubs and professional services.
A nearby village providing everyday services, hospitality and access towards the coast.
A renowned sandy Atlantic beach near Donegal Airport, popular for swimming and walks.
A broad scenic beach near Gortahork, backed by dunes and facing the Atlantic.
A lakeside cultural and visitor centre near Dunlewey, linked with local heritage and activities.
A public library offering books, digital access, community facilities and local information.
Local Clubs & Businesses
A prominent Gaelic games club serving players and families across the surrounding area.
A major nearby Gaelic games organisation with strong community and sporting involvement.
A well-known Dungloe hospitality venue overlooking the town’s waterfront and harbour.
A celebrated traditional music pub near Gweedore with strong Donegal cultural connections.
A traditional west Donegal pub and hospitality business known for music and local atmosphere.
Properties For Sale near Loughanure
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