Killashee Neighbourhood Guide
Longford
About Killashee
Killashee is a small, rural parish in County Longford, positioned south of Longford town and close to the villages of Keenagh, Newtowncashel and Lanesborough. The area has a quiet countryside character, with dispersed homes, farmland, bogland and waterways rather than a concentrated village centre. Residents generally look to Longford town for a wider choice of shops, schools, healthcare, services and regular public transport, while Keenagh and Lanesborough provide useful nearby village amenities. The Royal Canal and the River Shannon system are important local features, offering opportunities for walking, fishing, boating and nature-focused leisure. Primary-school provision is available in surrounding villages and townlands, with secondary education and most further services centred on Longford town. Road travel is the main transport option, with the N63 and regional roads connecting the area towards Longford, Lanesborough and Roscommon; rail services are available from Longford railway station. Pubs, cafés and everyday shopping are found mainly in Keenagh, Lanesborough and Longford, while the surrounding countryside gives Killashee a peaceful, community-oriented feel suited to residents seeking space and a slower pace within reach of town facilities.
Property Market in Killashee
Based on 2 properties for sale in Killashee
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What’s in Killashee
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Killashee and surrounding rural communities.
Primary school serving Keenagh and neighbouring areas south of Longford.
Primary school serving the Lanesborough area near the River Shannon.
Longford town secondary school offering a broad post-primary education.
Established voluntary secondary school serving Longford and surrounding communities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional route linking Longford with Lanesborough, Roscommon and surrounding settlements.
Local regional road connections serve Killashee and nearby villages.
Mainline station with Dublin and Sligo services, located in Longford town.
Regional and intercity buses connect Longford with neighbouring towns and cities.
Scenic canal-side route accessible around Longford and nearby Royal Canal communities.
Amenities
Nearby village provides everyday shops, local services and community facilities.
Small town centre offering shops, cafés, pubs and essential local services.
Main nearby retail centre with supermarkets, banks, cafés and independent businesses.
Popular riverside green space with walking areas, playground facilities and open lawns.
Public library providing books, study facilities, events and community programmes.
Regional arts venue presenting theatre, music, comedy, film and cultural events.
Public leisure facility with fitness, swimming and sporting amenities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting underage and adult community participation.
Nearby GAA club serving players and families across the parish area.
Prominent Longford town club offering Gaelic football and community activities.
Established parkland golf club providing membership, competitions and visitor play.
Local canal community supports walking, fishing, boating and outdoor recreation.
Nearby Areas
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