Abbeyshrule Neighbourhood Guide
Longford
Abbeyshrule is a small village in east County Longford, situated on the River Inny and the Royal Canal, close to the Westmeath border. It lies between Ballymahon and Edgeworthstown, with Moyvore and Ratharney among the surrounding rural localities. The village is known for its waterways, historic abbey remains and proximity to the N55 corridor, while the N39 routing key serves the wider area.
Area character
Quiet, rural and village-oriented, with a strong waterways and countryside character. Abbeyshrule suits residents seeking a small-community setting, outdoor recreation and access to larger services in Ballymahon, Longford and Mullingar.
Schools
- St Matthew’s National School, Ballymahonprimary
- St Matthew’s National School, Abbeyshruleprimary
- Ballymahon Vocational Schoolsecondary
- Templemichael College, Longfordsecondary
- Marist College, Athlonesecondary
Transport
- N55 national roadroad
- R392 regional road towards Ballymahon and Longfordroad
- Bus services towards Ballymahon, Longford and Athlonebus
- Edgeworthstown railway stationrail
- Longford railway stationrail
Amenities
- Royal Canal and River Innywalking and leisure
- Abbeyshrule village centreshopping and local services
- Abbeyshrule Marina and canal-side facilitiesleisure
- Ballymahon town centreshopping and dining
- Ballymahon Library and local community facilitiescommunity
- Longford town services and healthcarehealthcare and services