Lismacaffrey Neighbourhood Guide
Westmeath
About Lismacaffrey
Lismacaffrey is a small rural locality in County Westmeath, positioned close to the Longford border and within reach of Edgeworthstown, Granard, Coole and Streete. The area has a quiet, countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland and a strong reliance on nearby villages and market towns for everyday services. Families generally look to surrounding settlements for primary and post-primary education, while local community facilities provide opportunities to meet and take part in activities. Road travel is central to daily life, with the N4 and regional roads offering access towards Longford, Mullingar and Dublin, and rail services available from nearby Edgeworthstown. Shopping and healthcare are mainly centred on Edgeworthstown, Granard and Longford, rather than within Lismacaffrey itself. Local social life is supported by rural pubs, parish events and clubs in the surrounding communities, while Streete Parish Park and Community Centre provides an important nearby venue for recreation and gatherings. The locality suits residents seeking a peaceful Westmeath setting with countryside surroundings and practical access to larger towns by car.
What’s in Lismacaffrey
Schools
Local primary-school provision serving children in and around the rural parish.
Primary school in nearby Edgeworthstown, serving the surrounding town and hinterland.
Post-primary school offering secondary education and community-based learning facilities.
Established secondary school serving Granard and neighbouring north Longford communities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key national road linking Longford, Mullingar, Dublin and surrounding regional routes.
Nearby Dublin–Sligo line station with regular services towards Longford and Dublin.
Regional bus connections serving Edgeworthstown and destinations across Longford and Westmeath.
Regional road connecting settlements around Granard, Edgeworthstown and the wider countryside.
Amenities
Nearby recreation and community venue hosting local activities, events and parish gatherings.
Visit website ↗Nearby centre for supermarkets, shops, cafés, pubs, services and everyday errands.
Historic market-town centre with shops, cafés, pubs and essential local services.
Larger nearby urban centre providing retail, healthcare, restaurants, leisure and professional services.
Traditional pubs provide informal meeting places and social outlets for surrounding communities.
Popular nearby walking and cycling route following the canal through attractive rural landscapes.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local groups use parish facilities to organise events, activities and community initiatives.
Gaelic games club providing sporting activities and social involvement for local families.
Notable historic landmark and visitor attraction overlooking Granard town and surrounding countryside.
Independent shops, cafés, trades and services support residents across the surrounding rural area.
Nearby Areas
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