Clondra Neighbourhood Guide
Longford
About Clondra
Clondra is a small village in west County Longford, positioned where the River Camlin meets the River Shannon and close to the Shannon–Erne Waterway. It has a quiet, rural and waterside character, with a close-knit community and a strong connection to boating, fishing and the surrounding countryside. The village is convenient for Lanesborough, Longford town and Newtownforbes, while Athlone is also reachable by road for larger-scale shopping, employment and services. Local day-to-day provision is modest, so residents generally use nearby Lanesborough and Longford for supermarkets, cafés, pubs, restaurants, healthcare and banking. The village and surrounding area are served by rural roads, with the N55 providing the main regional connection towards Longford and Athlone; bus services are more limited than in the county town. Families have access to local primary-school options in the wider area, with secondary education and broader services centred on Longford town. Clondra’s canalside setting, marina and nearby waterways are its defining leisure assets, while the Royal Canal Greenway offers attractive walking and cycling opportunities. The area suits people seeking a peaceful village base, outdoor amenities and manageable commuting distances rather than a large selection of urban facilities on the doorstep.
Property Market in Clondra
Based on 4 properties for sale in Clondra
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Clondra
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Clondra and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby rural primary school serving families around Killashee and the lower Camlin area.
Primary school in nearby Lanesborough, serving the surrounding parish and hinterland.
Longford town secondary school providing post-primary education across a broad catchment.
Long-established Longford secondary school offering a range of post-primary programmes.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route linking the area with Longford, Athlone and wider Midlands destinations.
Local regional connection between Clondra, Lanesborough and surrounding west Longford communities.
InterCity rail station offering Dublin–Sligo services, approximately a short drive away.
Local and regional buses connect Longford with surrounding towns and villages.
Scenic off-road route nearby, extending through Longford and adjoining Midlands counties.
Amenities
Picturesque meeting point of waterways, popular with boaters, anglers, walkers and visitors.
Flat waterside walking and cycling route through attractive canal and rural landscapes.
Nearby town providing supermarkets, cafés, pubs, restaurants, pharmacies and everyday services.
County-town facilities include retail shops, banks, healthcare, restaurants and cultural venues.
Public leisure facility in Longford offering fitness, swimming and community sports amenities.
County library providing books, study facilities, digital access and community programming.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local community organisation supporting village activities, projects and social initiatives.
Waterways support fishing, boating and informal outdoor activities around the harbour and canal.
Nearby clubs provide Gaelic games, soccer and other activities for local residents.
County-town GAA organisations offer Gaelic football, hurling and juvenile sporting programmes.
Nearby venues provide informal dining, refreshments and social meeting places for residents.
Nearby Areas
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