About Keadue
Keadue is a small, friendly village in north County Roscommon, within the F52 routing area and close to the Leitrim and Sligo borders. It sits in a scenic rural setting between Lough Meelagh, Lough Allen and the Arigna Mountains, with Drumshanbo, Arigna, Ballyfarnon, Knockvicar and Leitrim Village all within easy reach. Everyday life is quiet and community-oriented, with local shops, pubs and services in the village and larger grocery, healthcare and leisure choices available in nearby towns. Keadue has primary-school provision locally, while secondary education is generally accessed in Drumshanbo, Carrick-on-Shannon or Sligo depending on family preference and transport. There is no railway station in the village, so residents typically rely on cars and regional bus services, with Carrick-on-Shannon and Boyle providing the nearest mainline rail options. The surrounding area is particularly attractive for walking, fishing, cycling and boating, with Arigna Mining Experience, Lough Key Forest and Activity Park and the Shannon Blueway all within the wider locality. Local pubs and community venues provide much of the social life, while Drumshanbo offers additional cafés, restaurants, shops and amenities. Keadue is therefore best suited to residents seeking a peaceful village base, strong local connections and access to the lakes, hills and outdoor attractions of north-west Roscommon and south Leitrim.
Property Market in Keadue
Based on 3 properties for sale in Keadue
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Keadue
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Keadue and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving families around Ballinaglera and the eastern Lough Allen area.
Co-educational secondary school offering broad post-primary education in Carrick-on-Shannon.
Post-primary school providing secondary education and practical vocational subjects nearby.
Large community school with academic, practical and extracurricular options.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local roads connect the village with Drumshanbo, Arigna, Ballyfarnon and Leitrim Village.
Regional bus connections link nearby settlements, though services are relatively limited.
Mainline station offering Dublin–Sligo rail services, approximately a drive from Keadue.
Dublin–Sligo rail station providing an alternative connection east of the village.
Access to the national road network is available via surrounding towns.
Amenities
Small-scale local services, groceries and traditional pubs support everyday village life.
Popular nearby dining option beside the waterways and Shannon Blueway surroundings.
Well-known Drumshanbo pub offering drinks, food and a traditional local atmosphere.
Visitor attraction interpreting the region’s coal-mining heritage through tours and exhibitions.
Visit website ↗Large forest recreation destination with trails, activities and family attractions near Boyle.
Water-based and walking recreation opportunities across nearby lakes and waterways.
Nearby town provides access to general healthcare, pharmacy and other essential services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Important local venue for meetings, classes, events and community activities.
Local Gaelic games organisation supporting participation and community sport.
Community-based youth activities and social opportunities for local young people.
Established nearby club offering Gaelic football and wider sporting involvement.
Major local heritage attraction and tourism business in the former mining region.
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Nearby Areas
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