Kilglass Neighbourhood Guide
Roscommon
About Kilglass
Kilglass is a rural locality in north County Roscommon, in the F42 postal area, surrounded by farmland and small settlements including Elphin, Kilmore, Scramoge, Strokestown, Hillstreet and Whitehall. It has a quiet, community-oriented character, with homes and farms dispersed along local roads rather than concentrated in a village centre. Day-to-day living is peaceful and car-dependent, while nearby towns provide most shopping, schooling, healthcare and social facilities. Primary-school provision is available in the surrounding parish communities, with broader secondary and further-education choices in Strokestown, Elphin and Roscommon town. Road access is the principal transport option, with the N5 and N61 helping residents reach Roscommon, Longford, Carrick-on-Shannon and Athlone; rail services are available from nearby stations rather than Kilglass itself. Local social life centres on parish activities, GAA and traditional pubs in surrounding villages, while Strokestown offers a wider choice of shops, cafés, services and the historic Strokestown Park estate. The area also benefits from access to lakes, river landscapes and the wider rural amenities of the Shannon region, making it suited to residents seeking space and a settled countryside lifestyle.
Property Market in Kilglass
Based on 1 property for sale in Kilglass
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Kilglass
Schools
Local primary-school provision serving families in the surrounding Kilglass and parish area.
Nearby rural primary school serving children from Scramogue and surrounding north Roscommon communities.
Post-primary school offering broad secondary education and extracurricular activities in Strokestown.
Nearby post-primary option serving students from Elphin and surrounding rural districts.
Regional further-education and training options available within commuting distance of north Roscommon.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Strategic route linking nearby communities with Longford, Roscommon and the west.
Important north-south route connecting Roscommon town, Athlone and north county settlements.
Rail station providing Dublin-Westport and Dublin-Ballina services via the Athlone route.
Nearby mainline station offering services towards Dublin, Sligo and other regional destinations.
Regional bus connections operate through larger nearby towns and selected rural routes.
Amenities
Nearby centre for supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, pubs, banking and everyday services.
Historic estate and museum with gardens, woodland walks and the National Famine Museum.
Public library providing books, digital access, community activities and local information.
Main regional hospital providing emergency, outpatient and wider healthcare services.
Local parkland golf course offering club facilities and recreational access for residents.
Rural wetland and lake landscapes suited to walking, wildlife interest and quiet recreation.
Traditional meeting places providing food, conversation and community social life nearby.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club providing football, training and community activities across age groups.
Established nearby club supporting Gaelic football, hurling and underage participation.
Community organisation supporting local initiatives, events, facilities and area development.
Major visitor attraction and local employer centred on the historic estate and museum.
Parish network supporting church life, local events, fundraising and neighbourly connections.
Nearby Areas
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