About Granard
Granard is a small market town in north County Longford, serving a broad rural hinterland that includes Finea, Kilcogy, Ballinalee, Dring, Edgeworthstown, Coole and Lismacaffrey. It has a settled, community-oriented character, with traditional streets, local shops and services alongside surrounding farmland and lakes. Families benefit from local primary and secondary education, while further schooling and larger employment centres are accessible by road in Longford and neighbouring counties. The town is positioned on the N55, giving practical road connections towards Cavan, Athlone and Longford, although commuting is generally car-dependent and public transport is more limited than in larger towns. Everyday shopping, cafés, pubs and takeaway options are available locally, with a wider choice in Longford, Cavan and Mullingar. Streete Parish Park and Community Centre provides an important nearby venue for recreation, events and community activities, while the local Health Centre supports basic primary healthcare provision. Granard’s location also suits residents who enjoy countryside walks, angling and GAA-based community life, with Lough Gowna and other north Longford and south Cavan landscapes within reach.
Property Market in Granard
Based on 5 properties for sale in Granard
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Granard
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Granard and the surrounding rural communities.
Mixed secondary school providing post-primary education and a broad local catchment.
Established secondary school option within driving distance across the wider region.
Additional primary and post-primary choices available in the county town.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main road through Granard, connecting north Longford with Cavan and Athlone.
Regional buses provide connections towards Longford, Cavan and other nearby towns.
Mainline station offering rail services towards Dublin, Sligo and intermediate destinations.
Nearby mainline station on the Dublin–Sligo route, reachable by road from Granard.
Longer-distance road access is available via the national road network and regional connections.
Amenities
Nearby green space and community venue hosting recreation, events and local activities.
Visit website ↗Local primary healthcare facility serving Granard and surrounding villages and townlands.
Traditional centre with convenience shopping, services, cafés, pubs and everyday necessities.
Local venues provide informal dining, drinks and social meeting places for residents.
Family-friendly outdoor facilities support play and informal recreation within the town.
Popular nearby lake area offering scenic countryside, walking and angling opportunities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult teams and community participation.
Historic Norman earthwork remains overlooking the town and its surrounding countryside.
Longstanding local event reflecting the town’s agricultural and rural community connections.
Local shops and service providers support everyday needs across the surrounding hinterland.
Properties For Sale near Granard
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