About Newtownforbes
Newtownforbes is a village in north County Longford, around five kilometres north-west of Longford town on the N4, with a distinctly rural and residential character. It is a practical base for families and commuters who want village life while retaining easy access to Longford’s broader services. The village has a local primary school, while secondary schools, further education, larger supermarkets and extensive healthcare services are concentrated mainly in Longford town. Bus services on the N4 provide connections towards Longford and Sligo, and the nearby N5/N4 road network makes driving the most convenient option for commuting across the county. Local day-to-day facilities include village shops, a post office and familiar pub-based hospitality, with additional cafés, restaurants and retail available a short drive away in Longford. The Royal Canal and surrounding countryside provide opportunities for walking, cycling and enjoying the area’s quieter landscape, while nearby attractions include the historic lanes and grounds associated with Castle Forbes. Community life is supported by local GAA and other village organisations, and residents can readily use Longford town’s sports, cultural and public amenities.
Property Market in Newtownforbes
Based on 9 properties for sale in Newtownforbes
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What’s in Newtownforbes
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Newtownforbes and surrounding rural communities.
Longford town post-primary school offering a broad range of subjects and activities.
Girls’ secondary school in Longford town with established academic and extracurricular programmes.
Long-established boys’ secondary school serving Longford and its wider hinterland.
Further-education and training options available in Longford town for older students and adults.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main road linking Newtownforbes with Longford, Sligo and the wider west and northwest.
Regular interurban services connect the village and Longford with Sligo and Dublin routes.
Nearest rail station, providing Dublin Sligo line services from Longford town.
Local and regional buses provide onward connections throughout County Longford and neighbouring counties.
Amenities
Convenient local services for everyday groceries, postal needs and basic household essentials.
Traditional meeting places offering drinks, conversation and occasional food or community events.
Scenic walking and cycling route accessible around Longford and the surrounding canal landscape.
Nearby town centre with supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, banks and professional services.
Public sports facility offering exercise, swimming and indoor recreational activities in Longford.
Public library providing books, study space, digital access and community programmes.
Major regional hospital serving the area, with local GP and pharmacy services closer by.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation across the community.
Village venue used for meetings, activities, classes and local social events.
Prominent Longford town club offering Gaelic football and community sporting involvement nearby.
Range of local retailers, cafés, tradespeople and professional services serving the hinterland.
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