About Fenagh
Fenagh is a small rural village and townland area in west County Leitrim, close to Ballinamore and within easy reach of Cloone, Keshcarrigan and Aughavas. Its character is quiet, spacious and strongly community-oriented, with countryside, farmland and lakes defining the setting rather than a dense village centre. Daily life is generally car-dependent, although Ballinamore provides a broader range of shops, services, cafés, pubs and professional facilities nearby. Fenagh itself is best known for Fenagh Abbey and its historic churchyard, an important local landmark with medieval associations. Families use local primary-school provision in Fenagh and neighbouring villages, while secondary education and many larger services are available in Ballinamore. The surrounding area suits people seeking a slower pace, outdoor recreation and close-knit rural community life, with walking, angling, boating and Gaelic games prominent locally. Public transport is limited compared with larger towns, so residents typically rely on private cars and regional bus services for commuting and appointments.
Property Market in Fenagh
Based on 5 properties for sale in Fenagh
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Fenagh
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Fenagh and the surrounding rural parish.
Community secondary school serving students across the wider south Leitrim area.
Established secondary school option within commuting distance for older pupils.
Primary school serving Ballinamore and nearby families across the region.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Connects Fenagh with Ballinamore, Keshcarrigan and the wider Leitrim road network.
Regional services provide connections towards Carrick-on-Shannon, Cavan and surrounding towns.
Nearest mainline station, offering Dublin-Sligo rail services and onward connections.
Main national-road access for longer journeys towards Sligo, Dublin and the northwest.
Amenities
Historic monastic site and churchyard forming one of Fenagh’s best-known local landmarks.
Nearby centre for supermarkets, independent shops, services, cafés and everyday errands.
Public library providing books, study space, community activities and local information.
Local indoor and outdoor facilities supporting fitness, recreation and community activities.
Popular Ballinamore venue for food, drinks and informal socialising near the waterways.
Nearby waterways supporting boating, fishing, walking and relaxed lakeside recreation.
Local primary-care provision serving Ballinamore and surrounding south Leitrim communities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Gaelic games club providing sporting activity and community involvement locally.
Local parish sporting organisation associated with Gaelic football and community events.
Established nearby club offering Gaelic games for juveniles and adults.
Nearby golf club providing an eighteen-hole course and social sporting facilities.
Visit website ↗Venue for local meetings, classes, clubs and parish-based community activities.
Properties For Sale near Fenagh
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