Clooneen Neighbourhood Guide
Longford
About Clooneen
Clooneen is a small rural locality in north County Longford, within the wider N41 area and close to Drumlish, Newtownforbes, Dromod and Whitehall. It has a quiet countryside character, with homes and farmland spread around local roads rather than a concentrated village centre. Day-to-day life is community-focused and car-dependent, while nearby settlements provide most shops, schools, pubs and services. Drumlish is the closest village for local convenience shopping and community facilities, with Longford town offering a broader range of supermarkets, secondary education, healthcare and employment services. Dromod provides an important rail connection towards Dublin and Sligo, while the surrounding regional roads link residents with Longford, Carrick-on-Shannon and neighbouring villages. The area suits residents seeking space, privacy and a slower pace, with walking, Gaelic games and other rural community activities available locally. The named Community Centre is an important focal point for gatherings and local events, while bars, cafés and restaurants are generally found in Drumlish, Longford and Dromod rather than in Clooneen itself.
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What’s in Clooneen
Schools
Local primary school serving Drumlish and surrounding rural communities near Clooneen.
Established boys’ secondary school in Longford town, serving students from across the county.
Mixed secondary school in Longford town with broad academic and extracurricular provision.
Primary school serving Newtownforbes and nearby countryside communities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Nearby station on the Dublin Connolly–Sligo line, useful for regional commuting.
Mainline station providing Dublin and Sligo services from Longford town.
Important local route connecting Drumlish, Longford and surrounding north Longford communities.
Local and regional bus connections are available from nearby Longford town.
Accessible via nearby junctions for longer-distance travel towards Dublin and Sligo.
Amenities
Local venue for community gatherings, activities and events serving the surrounding area.
Nearby convenience retail and everyday services are available in Drumlish village.
Broader supermarket and retail choice is available a short drive away in Longford.
A selection of hospitality venues is available in nearby Dromod village.
Swimming, fitness and indoor leisure facilities are available in Longford town.
Central riverside public park offering open space, walks and recreation in Longford.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Gaelic games club providing sporting and social activities for the local community.
Prominent Longford town club offering Gaelic football and community participation.
Local community organisation supporting activities and development in the wider Drumlish area.
Small village businesses provide hospitality and everyday services near Clooneen.
Nearby Areas
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