Lanesboro Neighbourhood Guide
Longford
About Lanesboro
Lanesborough, usually known locally as Lanesboro, is a small town on the River Shannon at the northern end of Lough Ree, on the Longford–Roscommon border and within the N39 routing area. It has a relaxed, waterside character, combining established residential streets with a compact town centre and surrounding countryside. The marina, river frontage and nearby bogland give the town a strong outdoor identity, with boating, fishing, walking and angling especially prominent. Families have local primary-school provision, while secondary pupils generally travel to larger nearby centres such as Longford, Roscommon or Ballymahon, depending on school choice. Main Street provides everyday shopping, cafés, pubs and food options, while larger supermarkets and broader services are available in Longford town and Roscommon town. Road transport is central to daily life, with the N63 linking Lanesboro towards Longford and Roscommon and the N39 providing access towards Ballymahon and Athlone. Lanesboro is well placed for commuting by car, although rail users normally travel to Longford or Roscommon stations. Local amenities include the library, health services, community facilities and riverside recreation, while Lough Ree, Lanesboro Amenity Park and nearby walking routes add considerable leisure appeal. The town also has a strong sporting and community network, including Gaelic games, rowing, angling and local development groups.
Property Market in Lanesboro
Based on 8 properties for sale in Lanesboro
Property types
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What’s in Lanesboro
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Lanesboro and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby post-primary option offering secondary education and broader student facilities.
Primary school across the Shannon in Ballyleague, serving the local area.
Longford town post-primary school, reachable by road from Lanesboro.
Longford secondary school providing another established post-primary option nearby.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional road connecting Lanesboro with Longford and Roscommon town.
Regional route linking the town towards Ballymahon and Athlone.
Regional bus connections serve Lanesboro and link surrounding towns.
Mainline station providing Dublin–Sligo services, approximately twenty kilometres away.
Mainline station offering Dublin–Westport and Dublin–Galway rail connections nearby.
Amenities
Local library providing books, study space, digital access and community services.
Riverside open space suited to walking, informal recreation and family outings.
Popular Shannon-side base for boating, fishing and enjoying the lakeshore setting.
Large nearby lake offering angling, watersports, boating and scenic outdoor recreation.
Well-known local venue offering food, drinks and a traditional pub atmosphere.
Venue for local groups, classes, meetings and community activities.
Local primary-care facility serving residents of the town and surrounding district.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club with teams and activities for the community.
Local focus for coarse fishing, angling tourism and lake-based outdoor activity.
Local organisation supporting town improvement, events and community development initiatives.
Water-sports club reflecting the town's strong Shannon and Lough Ree connections.
Compact centre with pubs, cafés, convenience shopping and everyday local services.
Properties For Sale near Lanesboro
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