Kilmore Neighbourhood Guide
Roscommon
About Kilmore
Kilmore is a small rural locality in County Roscommon, within the N41 Eircode area and close to Dromod, Kilglass, Hillstreet and Whitehall. It has a quiet, dispersed countryside character, with homes and farms set among fields, bogland and waterways rather than a defined village centre. Day-to-day life is peaceful and community-oriented, but residents generally travel to nearby settlements for larger shops, services and regular social activities. Dromod is particularly important locally, offering rail access, food and drink, and a small range of convenience services, while Carrick-on-Shannon provides a broader choice of supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, healthcare and leisure facilities. Local primary-school provision is found in the surrounding villages and townlands, with secondary education more commonly accessed in Carrick-on-Shannon or other nearby towns. The Dublin–Sligo railway at Dromod and the N4 at Carrick-on-Shannon make commuting practical by car or train, although a car is useful for most everyday journeys from Kilmore itself. Pubs, community halls, GAA activity and church-based events form much of the local social fabric, while Lough Bofin, the Shannon waterways and nearby countryside provide opportunities for walking, fishing and boating. The area suits residents looking for rural space and a slower pace, while remaining within reach of town services and regional transport links.
Property Market in Kilmore
Based on 9 properties for sale in Kilmore
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Kilmore
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Dromod and surrounding rural communities.
Primary education option serving nearby north-west Roscommon and adjoining rural areas.
Co-educational secondary school serving Carrick-on-Shannon and the surrounding hinterland.
Large secondary school offering education and extracurricular activities for the wider area.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Mainline station on the Dublin–Sligo route, with regular regional train services.
National route providing onward connections towards Dublin, Sligo and the Midlands.
Regional buses connect nearby towns, though services are limited in rural areas.
Rural road network links Kilmore with Dromod, Carrick-on-Shannon and neighbouring villages.
Amenities
Convenience shopping, everyday services and local hospitality are available nearby.
Popular local pub and food venue beside the village’s railway and waterways.
Established restaurant and accommodation venue known for traditional local dining.
Nearby lake offering quiet countryside views, fishing and water-based recreation.
Waterway recreation route supporting walking, boating and outdoor activities around Dromod.
Public library providing books, community facilities, events and local information.
Fitness and swimming facility serving residents across the wider region.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation in the area.
GAA club representing the Kilglass community and surrounding townlands.
Venue for local meetings, classes, social events and community activities.
Small Shannon-side harbour supporting boating, angling and local recreational activity.
Nearby commercial hub with supermarkets, professional services, shops and hospitality venues.
Properties For Sale near Kilmore
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