About Clontibret
Clontibret is a small rural village and parish in County Monaghan, positioned between Monaghan town and Castleblayney on the N2, with Ballybay and Glaslough also within easy reach. The area has a quiet, close-knit countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland and a compact village centre rather than an extensive suburban streetscape. Daily life is generally car-dependent, although the N2 provides a straightforward road connection for commuting towards Monaghan, Castleblayney and onward to Dublin or the Northern Ireland border. Local services are modest, while larger supermarkets, secondary schools, healthcare services and broader shopping are mainly found in Monaghan town and Castleblayney. The village and surrounding parish have traditional pubs and community facilities, while cafés, restaurants and additional retail choice are available in nearby towns. Monaghan GAA Centre of Excellence is a significant local sporting landmark, and Gaelic games are central to community life in the county. Nearby parks, walking routes and countryside offer outdoor recreation, with Lough Muckno at Castleblayney providing a notable amenity for lakeside activities. Clontibret suits residents seeking a rural setting with practical access to Monaghan’s services and the wider north-east region.
Property Market in Clontibret
Based on 9 properties for sale in Clontibret
Property types
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What’s in Clontibret
Schools
A local primary school serving children from Clontibret and surrounding rural communities.
A primary school in Monaghan town, serving families seeking town-based educational provision.
A long-established secondary school for boys in Monaghan town.
A co-educational secondary school serving Castleblayney and nearby rural areas.
An Irish-medium post-primary school providing secondary education in Monaghan town.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗The principal road through the area, linking Clontibret with Monaghan and Castleblayney.
Regional bus connections from Monaghan town serve Dublin, Cavan and surrounding destinations.
Castleblayney provides additional regional bus options along the N2 corridor.
The nearest main public transport hub, with connections across County Monaghan and beyond.
The N2 and A5 connections support longer-distance journeys towards Dublin and Northern Ireland.
Amenities
Major county Gaelic games training and development facility near Clontibret.
Small local centre providing everyday services, community facilities and traditional hospitality.
Large lakeside amenity near Castleblayney with walks, watersports and outdoor recreation.
Local history museum in Monaghan town covering the county’s heritage and archaeology.
Woodland park near Monaghan with walking trails, mature trees and family recreation.
Broader grocery, retail and professional services are concentrated in nearby Monaghan.
Nearby town centre offering supermarkets, cafés, pubs, restaurants and essential services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club with a strong role in parish sporting and social life.
County Gaelic games organisation operating major facilities and development programmes locally.
Local community activity supporting parish events, social initiatives and village life.
Nearby town provides professional services, independent retailers, cafés and everyday employment links.
A second nearby service centre with retail, hospitality and practical local services.
Properties For Sale near Clontibret
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