Ratharney Neighbourhood Guide
Longford
About Ratharney
Ratharney is a small rural locality in County Longford, within the N39 area and surrounded by countryside between Ardagh, Ballymahon, Keenagh, Legan, Ballynacarrigy, Moyvore and Abbeyshrule. It is primarily a dispersed residential and farming community rather than a village with a concentrated commercial centre, making it suited to residents who value space, quiet roads and easy access to nearby towns. Day-to-day shopping, cafés, pubs and services are generally found in Ardagh, Ballymahon, Longford town and the neighbouring villages, while larger weekly shopping trips can be made in Longford or Mullingar. Families have access to local primary schools in the surrounding communities, with secondary education and a wider range of services available in Ballymahon, Longford and Mullingar. The area is car-dependent, with regional and local roads linking it to the R392, N55 and N4, and bus and rail connections available in nearby towns rather than Ratharney itself. Leisure options include the Royal Canal and nearby waterways, the Corlea Trackway visitor site, local GAA activity and countryside walking. Pubs and restaurants in Ardagh, Ballymahon and Abbeyshrule provide the closest social and dining options, while Longford town offers the broadest choice of retail, healthcare, culture and professional services.
Property Market in Ratharney
Based on 2 properties for sale in Ratharney
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Ratharney
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Ardagh and surrounding rural communities.
Primary education option in Ballymahon, serving the town and nearby hinterland.
Second-level school providing education and practical programmes in Ballymahon.
Mixed secondary school in Longford town with a broad range of subjects.
Long-established secondary school serving students from Longford and surrounding areas.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional road network serving the wider Longford area and connecting nearby communities.
Important east-west route linking Ballymahon, Longford and surrounding rural areas.
National road providing connections towards Athlone, Cavan and the Midlands.
Mainline station providing Dublin–Sligo rail services, reached by road from Ratharney.
Regional bus connections to Dublin, Athlone, Mullingar and neighbouring towns.
Amenities
Nearby village facilities include local shops, pubs and community services.
Provides supermarkets, cafés, pubs, restaurants, pharmacies and everyday town services.
The area's main retail centre, with supermarkets, banks, cafés and professional services.
Notable Iron Age bog-road site offering seasonal visitor interpretation near Keenagh.
Popular walking and cycling route along the canal near Ballynacarrigy and Abbeyshrule.
Public library offering books, study facilities, events and community programming.
Swimming, fitness and indoor leisure facilities serving Longford and the wider county.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club providing sporting and community activities for the district.
Established club offering Gaelic football, hurling and juvenile participation opportunities.
County sports organisation supporting Gaelic games, fixtures and development programmes.
Local organisation supporting community facilities, events and rural area development.
Independent shops, cafés, pubs and services provide the nearest commercial village-town offering.
Nearby Areas
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