About Loughanure
Loughanure is a small rural settlement in west County Donegal, in the wider Gaeltacht and Rosses area, with an F92 routing key. It lies between Annagry and Dungloe, with Gweedore and the north-west Donegal mountains within reach, and has a quiet, dispersed character rather than a built-up village centre. Everyday life is community-focused and countryside-oriented, with bogland, lakes, open landscapes and Atlantic scenery shaping the area. Tor School is the principal named local education option, while families may also use schools in nearby Annagry, Dungloe and the wider Gweedore area depending on age and language preference. There is no rail service locally, so commuting is primarily by car using regional roads, with bus connections linking the surrounding settlements and Donegal’s larger towns. Shopping, cafés, pubs and broader services are concentrated in nearby Dungloe, Annagry and Gweedore rather than Loughanure itself. Local leisure is based around walking, fishing, Gaelic games and access to beaches and mountain scenery, while Donegal Airport near Carrickfinn provides an important regional air connection. The area suits residents seeking privacy, strong local identity and easy access to the Rosses and north-west Donegal, rather than those looking for extensive urban amenities on the doorstep.
Property Market in Loughanure
Based on 8 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
Local school serving the surrounding rural community and wider Donegal area.
Nearby education options serving families in and around the town of Dungloe.
Primary-school provision available in the neighbouring Annagry area.
Wider Gaeltacht education choices across the nearby Gweedore district.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Important regional route connecting Loughanure with Annagry, Dungloe and surrounding villages.
Major Donegal route providing access towards Gweedore, Dungloe and Donegal’s west coast.
Bus links connect nearby settlements, though services are less frequent than urban routes.
Regional airport offering flights and useful connections for west Donegal residents.
Car-based routes provide access to larger employment, shopping and healthcare centres.
Amenities
Nearest main service centre, with supermarkets, shops, cafés, pubs and essential services.
Neighbouring village providing local shops, hospitality and community services.
Broader retail, dining, cultural and everyday services across the Gaeltacht area.
Convenient regional airport near Carrickfinn serving Dublin and wider travel needs.
Nearby Atlantic coastline offers beaches, sea views, walking and outdoor recreation.
Local lakes and open countryside support fishing, walking and quiet outdoor pursuits.
Nearby Dungloe provides the closest concentration of informal dining and evening social venues.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local groups support events, activities and community life in the rural area.
Gaelic games club serving Dungloe and surrounding communities, including local families.
Prominent nearby Gaelic games club rooted in the wider Gweedore community.
Well-known regional cultural venue hosting performances, music and community events.
Independent shops, trades and hospitality businesses support the surrounding rural communities.
Properties For Sale near Loughanure
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