Derrane Neighbourhood Guide
Roscommon
About Derrane
Derrane is a small rural locality in County Roscommon, just east of Roscommon town and within the F42 routing area. It has a quiet, countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland and strong links to neighbouring communities including Four Mile House, Kilteevan and Ballinaheglish. Everyday services are generally accessed in Roscommon town, which provides the nearest broad choice of supermarkets, schools, healthcare, cafés, restaurants and public services. Local driving is the norm, with access to Roscommon town and the wider region via the surrounding regional and national road network; rail and interurban bus services are available from Roscommon town. Families have nearby primary-school options in the surrounding parish areas, while secondary education is concentrated in Roscommon town. Pubs, cafés and restaurants in Roscommon provide the main social and dining options, complemented by local GAA and community activity in the surrounding villages. The area suits residents seeking a rural setting while remaining within a short drive of Roscommon’s shops, workplaces, schools and leisure facilities.
What’s in Derrane
Schools
Local primary school serving children and families in the surrounding rural parish area.
Nearby primary school serving the Kilteevan community and surrounding townlands.
Established primary school option serving families north of Roscommon town.
Mixed post-primary school in Roscommon town with a broad curriculum.
Post-primary school in Roscommon town providing second-level education for local pupils.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local roads provide straightforward car access into Roscommon and neighbouring villages.
Regional route linking Roscommon town with Athlone and wider eastward connections.
National route offering access northwards towards Longford and surrounding counties.
Mainline station with services towards Athlone, Dublin, Castlerea and Westport.
Scheduled regional buses connect Roscommon town with Athlone and neighbouring destinations.
Amenities
Main nearby centre for supermarkets, independent shops, services, cafés and everyday errands.
Large supermarket providing groceries, household essentials and convenient general shopping.
Public library offering books, digital resources, study space and community activities.
Local leisure facility with fitness, swimming and recreational opportunities.
Popular Roscommon park with walking areas, open space and family recreation.
Regional hospital providing emergency, outpatient and wider healthcare services nearby.
Well-known town pub offering drinks, food and a traditional local atmosphere.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Prominent Gaelic games club serving the wider rural community around Derrane.
Roscommon town club providing Gaelic football and community sporting activity.
Established golf club offering an 18-hole course and clubhouse facilities.
Local community facility supporting parish activities, meetings and social events.
Nearby independent retailers, cafés, trades and professional services support daily needs.
Nearby Areas
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