About Curraghboy
Curraghboy is a small rural village in County Roscommon, situated between Athlone and Roscommon town and close to the shores of Lough Ree. It has a quiet, community-oriented character, with detached homes, farmland and scattered countryside surrounding the village rather than a dense suburban layout. Day-to-day life is peaceful and car-dependent, although Athlone provides a broad choice of supermarkets, shops, restaurants, healthcare and services within a practical commuting distance. Local education is centred on nearby primary schools, while secondary-school pupils generally travel to Athlone, Roscommon or other surrounding towns. The N61 provides the main road connection towards Athlone and Roscommon, and nearby railway stations at Athlone and Roscommon offer wider regional connections. The village and neighbouring communities provide traditional pubs, sporting activity and local events, while Lough Ree and the surrounding countryside support walking, boating, fishing and other outdoor pursuits. Curraghboy is particularly suited to residents seeking a rural setting with access to larger-town amenities, rather than a wide selection of shops or nightlife on the doorstep.
Property Market in Curraghboy
Based on 6 properties for sale in Curraghboy
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Curraghboy
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Curraghboy and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving families in the Brideswell and surrounding countryside area.
Established primary school on Athlone's eastern side, serving nearby rural and suburban families.
Large co-educational secondary school offering broad education and further-study pathways.
Long-established secondary school providing education for boys in Athlone.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Primary regional road linking Curraghboy with Athlone, Roscommon and wider regional routes.
Mainline station providing frequent connections towards Dublin, Galway and other regional destinations.
Rail station on the Dublin-Westport route, accessible from Curraghboy by road.
Town-based bus network and intercity services connecting Athlone with surrounding destinations.
Convenient access to the M6 and national routes through nearby Athlone.
Amenities
Local pub providing a traditional meeting place for residents and visitors.
Major shopping centre with fashion retailers, cafés, services and everyday conveniences.
Athlone retail centre offering supermarkets, shops, cafés and additional local services.
Large leisure facility with swimming, fitness and sports amenities in Athlone.
Public library providing books, study facilities, events and community services.
Riverside public park with open space, walks and recreational areas.
Nearby lake supporting boating, fishing, watersports and scenic outdoor recreation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local venue supporting community activities, meetings and events.
GAA organisation supporting Gaelic games and community sporting participation locally.
Established football club offering youth and adult soccer programmes in Athlone.
Water-sports club associated with rowing and activity on the River Shannon.
Third-level campus offering further education, training and community-linked courses nearby.
Properties For Sale near Curraghboy
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