About Crosserlough
Crosserlough is a small rural village and surrounding parish in County Cavan, within the A82 routing area and close to Ballyjamesduff, Carrickaboy, Crosskeys and Kilnaleck. The area has a quiet, community-oriented character, with homes and farmland set among the rolling drumlin landscape typical of central Cavan. Day-to-day life is village-based and car-dependent, although larger shopping, services and employment options are available in Ballyjamesduff, Cavan town and Virginia. Local education is centred on Crosserlough National School, while secondary-school families generally travel to nearby towns. Road access is provided mainly by regional and local routes, with bus services and onward connections available from surrounding towns rather than a rail station in the village. Social life focuses on the parish, local GAA activity and traditional pubs, with further cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and healthcare services in Ballyjamesduff and Cavan. Outdoor recreation is a strong feature, including countryside walking, playing fields and access to nearby lakes and waterways. Crosserlough suits residents seeking a peaceful rural setting with an active local community, while recognising that regular commuting and most substantial errands require a car.
What’s in Crosserlough
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Crosserlough and the surrounding rural parish.
Nearby town schools provide additional primary and post-primary education options.
Co-educational post-primary school serving Ballyjamesduff and surrounding communities.
Established secondary school in nearby Virginia, serving a wider north Cavan catchment.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Important regional route linking Crosserlough with Ballyjamesduff and surrounding settlements.
Rural roads connect the village with Kilnaleck, Crosskeys, Carrickaboy and nearby farms.
Nearby town provides scheduled bus connections towards Cavan, Dublin and other destinations.
Main regional bus interchange offering broader connections across County Cavan and beyond.
Nearest practical rail connection, requiring onward road travel from Crosserlough.
Amenities
Small local centre with community facilities and limited everyday services.
Local playing facilities supporting Gaelic games and parish sporting activity.
Nearby centre with supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, pubs and essential services.
Public library providing books, study space, events and community services.
Prominent parish church and an important focal point for local community life.
Nearby lake supporting waterside scenery, angling and informal outdoor recreation.
Main hospital serving the county, located within practical driving distance in Cavan town.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Parish Gaelic games club with teams, facilities and strong community involvement.
Local parish network organising religious, social and community activities.
Nearby Gaelic games club offering additional sporting activity for local families.
Venue for local meetings, events, classes and parish-based activities.
Traditional venues providing informal socialising, drinks and occasional food service.
Nearby Areas
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