About Fenagh
Fenagh is a small, rural village and townland area in south County Leitrim, close to the borders of Cavan and Longford and within easy reach of Ballinamore. It has a quiet, strongly community-oriented character, with farmland, lakes and drumlin countryside creating a scenic setting rather than an urban village feel. Day-to-day life is generally car dependent, although Ballinamore provides a broader range of shops, services, schools and places to eat within a short drive. Fenagh itself is best known for Fenagh Abbey, a significant early Christian and medieval ecclesiastical site, and for its parish and community connections. Local education is centred on nearby primary schools, with secondary schooling and more extensive services available in Ballinamore and surrounding towns. The area is well placed for road journeys towards Ballinamore, Carrigallen, Cavan and Longford, while regional bus services provide limited public transport connections. Pubs, cafés and restaurants are mainly found in Ballinamore and neighbouring villages, alongside supermarkets, healthcare, banking and leisure facilities. The surrounding lakes and countryside support walking, fishing and other outdoor activities, while local GAA and community organisations remain important parts of rural life.
Property Market in Fenagh
Based on 4 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 surrounding rural communities.
Mixed secondary school serving students from Carrigallen and nearby south Leitrim areas.
Nearby rural primary school serving families in the wider Fenagh and Ballinamore hinterland.
Secondary school option within reach for families across south County Leitrim.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local regional route linking Fenagh with Ballinamore, Carrigallen and surrounding villages.
Regional buses connect Ballinamore with nearby towns and wider county destinations.
Access towards Dublin and the northwest is available by connecting with the N4.
Road connections through Cavan provide access towards the M3 and Dublin.
Amenities
Historic monastic site and distinctive local landmark beside the village.
Nearby centre with supermarkets, independent shops, banks, cafés and everyday services.
Public library offering books, digital facilities, community activities and local information.
Canal-side leisure facility supporting boating, watersports and outdoor recreation.
Nearby venues provide traditional pub food, drinks, cafés and informal dining.
Primary healthcare and pharmacy services are available in the nearby town.
Scenic lakes and landscaped grounds nearby support walking, fishing and countryside outings.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club serving Fenagh and surrounding parish communities.
Parish-led groups support events, volunteering and social activity in the village.
Established nearby Gaelic games club with adult and underage teams.
Local cycling club using the region’s quiet roads and scenic countryside.
Independent retailers, tradespeople, cafés and services support the wider rural hinterland.
Nearby Areas
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