About Corlough
Corlough is a small, rural parish in west County Cavan, close to the borders of Leitrim and Fermanagh and spread across a landscape of drumlins, lakes, bogland and upland countryside. It has a quiet, dispersed character, with farming, forestry and community life shaping the area more than a conventional village centre. Day-to-day living is peaceful and car-dependent, while nearby Bawnboy, Swanlinbar and Ballinamore provide much of the local shopping, services and social life. Primary-school provision is available in the surrounding communities, with secondary education generally requiring travel to larger nearby towns. There is no railway in Corlough, so residents rely mainly on private cars and limited rural bus services, with road connections towards Ballyconnell, Ballinamore, Swanlinbar and Enniskillen. Local evenings centre on traditional pubs, parish activities and sporting clubs, while cafés, supermarkets and broader retail choices are found in nearby settlements. The area is well suited to those seeking space, outdoor recreation and a strong rural community, with the Shannon–Erne Waterway, Cuilcagh Mountain area and numerous lakes and walking routes within reach.
Property Market in Corlough
Based on 4 properties for sale in Corlough
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Corlough
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Corlough and surrounding rural townlands.
Nearby primary school serving families in Bawnboy and the surrounding parish.
Primary education option in Swanlinbar, within practical driving distance of Corlough.
Mixed post-primary school offering secondary education and a broader subject range nearby.
Established secondary school option in Cavan town, requiring a longer daily commute.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Important local road linking Corlough with Bawnboy, Swanlinbar and surrounding communities.
Route towards Ballinamore and Leitrim, connecting with wider regional road networks.
Rural public transport connecting smaller communities with nearby towns on scheduled routes.
Nearby town providing bus links towards Cavan, Leitrim and surrounding destinations.
Useful nearby service centre for regional bus travel and onward connections.
Amenities
Convenient nearby village shops, petrol facilities and everyday community services.
Small local centre providing essential shopping and parish-oriented services.
Larger nearby centre with supermarkets, cafés, pubs, shops and professional services.
Scenic waterway supporting boating, fishing, walking and relaxed riverside recreation.
Popular upland landscape offering walking routes and distinctive border-country scenery.
Neighbouring villages provide traditional bars for music, conversation and community gatherings.
Public library offering books, digital access and community facilities for surrounding residents.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting youth and adult participation in the parish.
Community organisation helping coordinate local events, facilities and parish activities.
Volunteer group maintaining and improving the appearance of the nearby village.
Neighbouring Gaelic games club with teams and community involvement across age groups.
Nearby town offers trades, professional services, hospitality and everyday retail provision.
Nearby Areas
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