Killeshandra Neighbourhood Guide
Cavan
Killeshandra is a small town in west County Cavan, in the H12 routing area, set among lakes and rolling countryside. It lies roughly between Cavan town and Ballyconnell, with nearby settlements including Arva, Belturbet, Cornafean, Crossdoney and Butlersbridge. The town is known for its fishing, boating and rural setting, while Cavan town provides a wider range of services within driving distance.
Area character
Rural and community-oriented, with a compact town centre surrounded by farmland, waterways and drumlin countryside. The area has a quiet, outdoors-focused feel and is suited to residents seeking village amenities and access to lakeside recreation rather than an urban environment.
Schools
- St Brigid’s National School, Killeshandraprimary
- Killeshandra Vocational Schoolsecondary
- St Patrick’s College, Cavansecondary
- Cavan Institutefurther education
Transport
- Local and regional bus services serving Killeshandrabus
- Cavan town bus and road connectionsbus
- R199 and R201 regional roadsroad
- N3 access via Cavan and nearby junctionsroad
- Longford and Sligo rail services from nearby rail stations, reached by roadrail
Amenities
- Killeshandra town centre shops, cafés and public housesshopping and dining
- Killeshandra Community Centre and local sports facilitiescommunity and leisure
- Killeshandra fishing and lakeside recreation areasoutdoors and leisure
- Killykeen Forest Park and Lough Oughter areapark and nature
- Cavan town retail, healthcare and civic servicesshopping and healthcare