Killargue Neighbourhood Guide
Leitrim
Killargue is a small rural locality in County Leitrim, in the north-west of Ireland, within the F91 Eircode area. It lies close to the villages of Dromahair and Drumkeeran, with Manorhamilton and Carrick-on-Shannon providing larger selections of services within the wider area. The surrounding landscape is characterised by farms, lakes, wooded hills and access to the Leitrim and Sligo countryside.
Area character
Rural, quiet and community-oriented, with dispersed homes and a traditional village-and-townland pattern. Killargue suits residents seeking countryside living, while nearby Dromahair, Drumkeeran and Manorhamilton provide everyday shopping, schools and services; a car is generally important for commuting and appointments.
Schools
- Killargue National Schoolprimary
- Dromahair National Schoolprimary
- Drumkeerin National Schoolprimary
- St. Clare’s Comprehensive School, Manorhamiltonsecondary
- Dromahair school and preschool provisionearly years / primary
Transport
- Local road network linking Killargue with Dromahair, Drumkeeran and Manorhamiltonroad
- Regional roads towards Sligo, Carrick-on-Shannon and the wider Leitrim arearoad
- Bus Éireann and local bus services in nearby towns and villagesbus
- Sligo railway stationrail
- Carrick-on-Shannon railway stationrail
Amenities
- Killargue community and parish facilitiescommunity
- Local shops, cafés and pubs in Dromahair and Drumkeeranshopping and dining
- Manorhamilton town centre services and retailshopping and services
- Local GAA and sports facilities in surrounding villagessport and leisure
- Lough Gill, Lough Allen and nearby walking and countryside routesoutdoor recreation
- Primary healthcare, pharmacy and other everyday services in nearby townshealthcare