Lanesboro Neighbourhood Guide
Roscommon
About Lanesboro
Lanesborough, often written Lanesboro, is a small town on the River Shannon at the northern end of Lough Ree, on the Roscommon–Longford border and within the N39 routing area. It has a compact, friendly character, with an established residential community, working-town services and a strong connection to boating, angling and the surrounding countryside. The bridge links Lanesborough with Ballyleague in County Longford, while nearby Ballagh, Kilteevan and Ballymurray provide a rural hinterland of farmland, lakes and quiet roads. Families have access to local primary education, with secondary schools and a broader range of services available in Roscommon town, Longford and Athlone. Daily shopping is centred on the town’s small supermarkets, independent shops and convenience services, while pubs, cafés and casual food outlets provide the main local social scene. The Shannon waterfront, Lough Ree and nearby walks make the area appealing for fishing, kayaking, boating and outdoor recreation, with Lanesborough’s amenity areas and sports facilities adding to everyday leisure. Road access is straightforward via the N63 and N39, and Ballinasloe, Roscommon, Longford and Athlone are practical destinations for larger employment, retail and transport connections. Overall, Lanesborough suits residents looking for a quieter lakeside setting, community life and relatively easy access to several Midlands towns.
Property Market in Lanesboro
Based on 2 properties for sale in Lanesboro
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Lanesboro
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Lanesborough and surrounding rural communities.
Local post-primary school providing secondary education and community-focused facilities.
Primary school serving families on the Longford side of the Shannon.
Established secondary school option within longer-distance reach for some local families.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional route connecting Lanesborough with Roscommon town and the wider Midlands.
National route linking the area towards Longford, Ballymahon and surrounding destinations.
Local and regional buses connect the town with neighbouring communities and larger centres.
Mainline station providing Dublin–Westport/Ballina services, reached by road from Lanesborough.
Rail station on the Dublin–Sligo route, accessible across the county boundary.
Amenities
Large Shannon lake offering boating, angling, watersports and scenic waterfront recreation.
Riverside boating area and focal point for visitors, anglers and local residents.
Venue for local activities, meetings, classes and community-based events.
Convenient local supermarket providing groceries, household essentials and everyday shopping.
Popular local pub and food venue forming part of the town’s social scene.
Public library service offering books, information resources and community facilities.
Family-friendly outdoor spaces near the town and waterfront for informal recreation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club providing sporting activities and community involvement.
Community sports club centred on swimming, cycling, running and endurance activities.
Local angling organisation connected with the Shannon and Lough Ree fisheries.
Supports local projects, events, amenities and community development initiatives.
Local boating and watersports operators supporting fishing, cruising and lake-based recreation.
Nearby Areas
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