Clondra Neighbourhood Guide
Longford
About Clondra
Clondra is a small, rural village in north-west County Longford, positioned where the Camlin River meets the River Shannon and close to the Royal Canal. It has a peaceful countryside character, with a strong connection to boating, angling and the surrounding waterways, while remaining within easy reach of Longford town and Lanesborough. Daily life is quiet and community-oriented, with local services centred on the village and a wider choice of shops, schools, healthcare and employment available in Longford. The Royal Canal Greenway provides an attractive route for walking and cycling, and the nearby Shannon waterfront adds opportunities for fishing, boating and waterside recreation. Families typically use primary schooling in Clondra or neighbouring villages, with secondary and further education options in Longford and surrounding towns. Road travel is the main transport option, with the N5 providing access towards Longford and Roscommon, while nearby Longford railway station offers Dublin–Westport/Ballina services. Local pub and dining choices are limited but traditional, with more cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and leisure facilities available a short drive away in Longford, Lanesborough and Roscommon. Notable local landmarks include Richmond Harbour, the canal basin and the village’s waterways, which give Clondra a distinctive heritage and outdoor-oriented feel.
Property Market in Clondra
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What’s in Clondra
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Clondra and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving families in Newtownforbes and the surrounding area.
Longford secondary school providing post-primary education for students across the county.
Post-primary school offering second-level education and a broad range of subjects.
Provides further-education and vocational courses in Longford town.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route linking Clondra with Longford, Roscommon and the west.
Station on Dublin Connolly–Westport and Ballina rail services, approximately fifteen kilometres away.
Regional and intercity buses connect nearby Longford with Dublin and western towns.
Scenic towpath route supporting walking and cycling through Longford’s canal landscape.
Amenities
Historic canal harbour beside the Camlin and Shannon waterways, popular with walkers and boaters.
Well-known traditional pub and dining venue within driving distance along the Royal Canal.
Nearby centre providing convenience shopping, cafés, pubs and everyday local services.
Main nearby retail hub with supermarkets, restaurants, banks, healthcare and professional services.
Public leisure facility offering swimming, fitness and exercise amenities in Longford.
Public library providing books, digital resources, events and community facilities.
Waterways nearby offer angling, boating, wildlife watching and peaceful riverside walks.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local focal point for village activities, meetings and community events.
Water-based local activities reflect the village’s position beside the Camlin and Shannon.
Walking and cycling activity supports local recreation, tourism and canal-side community life.
Nearby Gaelic games clubs provide football, hurling and community-based sporting activities.
Neighbouring shops, pubs and service businesses provide convenient everyday facilities for residents.
Nearby Areas
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