About Fenagh
Fenagh is a small rural parish in south County Leitrim, centred on the village and set among drumlin countryside, lakes and farmland. It has a peaceful, close-knit character, while Ballinamore provides the nearest larger centre for everyday shopping, services and a wider choice of cafés and pubs. The area is well known for Fenagh Abbey, an important historic site associated with the medieval monastery and the parish’s long ecclesiastical history. Families have access to local primary-school provision, with secondary education and many larger services generally found in Ballinamore and surrounding towns. There is no rail station in Fenagh, so residents typically rely on cars and local or regional bus services for commuting, appointments and shopping. Ballinamore’s Main Street offers supermarkets, independent shops, pubs, cafés and restaurants, while nearby villages such as Cloone and Keshcarrigan add further local options. Leisure is centred on the countryside, nearby lakes and the Shannon–Erne waterway, with walking, angling, boating and Gaelic games forming part of local life. Fenagh is therefore best suited to people seeking a rural home and community atmosphere within driving distance of Ballinamore, Carrick-on-Shannon and other Leitrim towns.
Property Market in Fenagh
Based on 4 properties for sale in Fenagh
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Fenagh
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Fenagh and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby post-primary school serving students from south Leitrim and surrounding areas.
Established secondary school offering post-primary education in the county town.
Post-primary school providing education and practical programmes near Lough Allen.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Rural roads connect Fenagh with Ballinamore, Cloone, Aughavas and Keshcarrigan.
Regional route linking the area towards Ballinamore and surrounding south Leitrim communities.
Regional bus connections are available in nearby Ballinamore for wider journeys.
Nearest mainline station, providing Dublin–Sligo rail services from County Leitrim.
Main national-road access towards Sligo, Longford, Dublin and the wider Midlands.
Amenities
Historic monastic site and one of the parish’s best-known cultural landmarks.
Nearby town centre with supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, pubs and everyday services.
Public library offering books, digital access, community facilities and local activities.
Local fitness and leisure facility serving residents across the surrounding rural area.
Parkland golf course providing recreational facilities within easy reach of Fenagh.
Visit website ↗Scenic navigable waterway supporting boating, walking, fishing and waterside recreation.
Nearby village facilities providing informal refreshments and convenient day-to-day services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club with strong community involvement across the parish.
Parish sporting facilities supporting Gaelic football and local youth activities.
Established nearby Gaelic games club serving Ballinamore and surrounding communities.
Local tourism organisation promoting the town, waterways, heritage and visitor activities.
Community-focused heritage interest reflecting the parish’s historic and genealogical importance.
Nearby Areas
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