Tarmonbarry Neighbourhood Guide
Roscommon
About Tarmonbarry
Tarmonbarry is a small village in County Roscommon, positioned at the River Shannon where the N5 national road crosses the water and close to the county boundary with Longford. It has a distinctly waterside, rural character, with the marina, river traffic and surrounding countryside shaping everyday life. The village is compact and convenient for essentials, while larger shopping and employment centres such as Longford town and Roscommon town are within driving distance. Local education is centred on the primary school in Tarmonbarry, with secondary schools and further services available in nearby Longford and Roscommon. The N5 provides straightforward road access towards Longford, Roscommon and the wider west and midlands, while Ballyleague and Lanesborough are close by across the Shannon. Residents have access to local pubs, cafés, shops, a post office and marina-based leisure, with the river and nearby countryside offering walking, boating and fishing opportunities. Community life is supported by local sporting organisations and the wider clubs and services of the surrounding parishes, making Tarmonbarry a practical base for people seeking village living with strong road connections.
What’s in Tarmonbarry
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Tarmonbarry and surrounding rural communities.
Established secondary school in Longford town, serving students from the wider area.
Longford secondary school offering a broad post-primary education within commuting distance.
Girls’ secondary school in Longford, accessible by road from Tarmonbarry.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main road connection linking Tarmonbarry with Longford, Roscommon and the west.
Important Shannon crossing connecting the village with Ballyleague and County Longford.
Mainline station providing Dublin–Westport and Dublin–Ballina rail services.
Regional bus connections operate through the wider Longford and Roscommon corridor.
Local and regional routes connect Tarmonbarry with Roscommon and nearby villages.
Amenities
Riverside boating facility and landmark on the Shannon, supporting leisure and visiting craft.
Local riverside pub known as a traditional meeting place in the village.
Convenient local facilities for postal services, everyday items and village errands.
Nearby Shannon-side village offering additional local shops, pubs and community services.
Popular surrounding area for boating, angling, walking and waterside recreation.
Nearest larger centre for supermarkets, wider retail, healthcare and professional services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local venue supporting community activities, meetings and events for residents.
Gaelic games organisation serving players and families across the local community.
Local fishing community making use of the Shannon and adjoining waterways.
Boating-related operators and services supporting visitors, anglers and river users.
Nearby Areas
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