Drumlish Neighbourhood Guide
Longford
About Drumlish
Drumlish is a small, close-knit village in north County Longford, positioned between Longford town, Ballinalee and Aughnacliffe, with the wider countryside stretching towards Mohill and Dromod. It has a primarily rural, residential character, appealing to people who want village life, local community connections and relatively easy access to larger towns. Families are served by local primary-school provision and nearby schools including St Teresa’s National School in Killoe, while secondary education and broader services are available in Longford town. Daily life centres on the village’s shops, pubs and community facilities, with larger supermarkets, healthcare services and a wider choice of cafés and restaurants found in Longford. Road travel is the main transport option: the R198 and connecting regional roads provide access towards Longford, Ballinalee, Mohill and surrounding villages, while Longford railway station offers trains on the Dublin–Sligo line. Residents can enjoy local Gaelic games and community activities, along with countryside walking and family outings around north Longford and nearby lakes and green spaces. Drumlish is therefore best suited to those comfortable with driving, but it combines practical village amenities with a strong sense of place and access to the county town.
Property Market in Drumlish
Based on 11 properties for sale in Drumlish
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Drumlish
Schools
Nearby primary school serving children and families from the Killoe and surrounding rural communities.
Visit website ↗Village-area primary education serving local families, subject to enrolment and current school arrangements.
Several post-primary options are available in Longford town, reached by road from Drumlish.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key regional route linking Drumlish with Longford, Ballinalee and surrounding north Longford villages.
Mainline station providing Dublin–Sligo services, accessible by road from Drumlish.
Bus connections serve Longford and surrounding settlements, with frequency varying by route.
The national route connects towards Sligo and Dublin, supporting longer-distance commuting and travel.
Amenities
Local shops and everyday services provide convenient essentials within the village.
Traditional local venues offer refreshments, conversation and community socialising.
Broader supermarkets, shops, cafés, restaurants and professional services are available nearby.
Public library offering books, study facilities, digital access and community programmes.
Leisure facilities and fitness services supporting swimming, exercise and family activities.
Central green space and recreation area used for sport, events and outdoor activities.
Medical, pharmacy and other healthcare services are concentrated mainly in Longford town.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club providing sporting activity and community involvement for different age groups.
Village venue supporting meetings, classes, events and local social activities.
County-town clubs offer additional Gaelic games, coaching and facilities for local residents.
Independent shops, public houses and service businesses form the village’s local commercial core.
Properties For Sale near Drumlish
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