Gowna Neighbourhood Guide
Cavan
Gowna is a small village in south-east County Cavan, within the H12 Eircode area and close to the shores of Loch Gowna. It lies near the borders with Counties Longford and Meath, with Dring and Loch Gowna among the neighbouring localities. The village provides a modest local service base, while larger shopping and employment centres are reached by road.
Area character
Rural, village-based and community-oriented, with surrounding farmland, lakes and countryside. The area suits residents seeking a quieter setting and access to outdoor recreation, although a car is generally useful for commuting and wider services.
Schools
- St Colmcille’s National School, Mountnugentprimary
- Scoil Mhuire, Aughnagarronprimary
- St Patrick’s College, Cavansecondary
- Virginia College, Virginiasecondary
Transport
- Local and regional bus services through Gowna and surrounding villagesbus
- R199 regional road towards Ballinagh and Longfordroad
- R194 regional road towards Virginia and the N3road
- N3 national road via Virginiaroad
- Longford railway stationrail
Amenities
- Gowna village shops and convenience servicesshopping
- Local pubs, cafés and community facilitiesdining and community
- Loch Gowna and surrounding lakeshore areasoutdoor recreation
- Gowna sports and GAA facilitiessport and leisure
- Local primary healthcare and pharmacy services in the wider areahealthcare
- Ballyhaise, Virginia and Longford town centresshopping and services