About Kiltoom
Kiltoom is a rural locality in County Roscommon, west of Athlone and close to the Shannon lakes region, with the N37 routing key reflecting its proximity to Athlone. The area has a dispersed countryside character, with farmland, small settlements and quiet roads rather than a conventional village centre. Residents typically rely on Athlone for larger-scale shopping, secondary education, healthcare, rail connections and much of their daily social life, while nearby villages provide community facilities and local services. Primary-school options include the local Kiltoom school provision and schools in surrounding communities such as Ballybay, Curraghboy and Knockcroghery, subject to catchment and availability. Road travel is central: Athlone is readily reached by car, while the N61 and the wider N6 network connect the area towards Roscommon, Galway and Dublin. Local social life is centred on parish and sporting activity, with GAA clubs, community halls and neighbouring village pubs providing gathering places; restaurants, cafés and extensive retail are concentrated in Athlone. The nearby River Shannon and Lough Ree landscape offers opportunities for walking, angling, boating and countryside recreation, while Athlone’s parks, leisure facilities and cultural venues broaden the amenities available to residents.
Property Market in Kiltoom
Based on 8 properties for sale in Kiltoom
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Kiltoom
Schools
Local primary-school provision serving children from Kiltoom and surrounding rural areas.
Nearby rural primary school serving families around Ballybay and south-western Athlone.
Community primary school serving Curraghboy and neighbouring countryside.
Large secondary school in Athlone offering broad academic and vocational programmes.
Established secondary school in Athlone with a long-standing local catchment.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional road linking Athlone with Roscommon and communities around central County Roscommon.
Strategic west-east route providing connections towards Galway, Dublin and the Midlands.
InterCity station with services towards Dublin, Galway, Westport and other regional destinations.
Town bus and regional services connect Athlone with surrounding villages and larger towns.
Quiet roads provide access between Kiltoom, Ballymurray, Curraghboy, Knockcroghery and Athlone.
Amenities
Major shopping centre with national retailers, cafés and everyday services in Athlone.
Library and community resource offering books, study facilities, events and public services.
Municipal sports facility providing swimming, fitness and recreational activities for residents.
Riverside Athlone park with open space, walking areas and views towards the Shannon.
Third-level campus offering further education, training, sports and community facilities.
Nearby village pubs provide informal meeting places, drinks and occasional food or events.
Town-centre dining includes independent cafés, restaurants and well-known food venues.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games organisation supporting parish teams, juvenile development and community activity.
Prominent nearby club serving communities around Athlone, Kiltoom and surrounding parishes.
Local venue for parish activities, meetings, classes and community gatherings.
Established town club offering Gaelic games and strong sporting links for local families.
Nearby sailing club supporting boating and water-based recreation on Lough Ree.
Properties For Sale near Kiltoom
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