About Aughnacliffe
Aughnacliffe is a small rural village in north County Longford, close to the borders with Cavan and Leitrim and within the N39 routing area. Its character is quiet, community-minded and countryside-based, with homes and local services centred around the village and farmland, lakes and woodland beyond. Everyday schooling is provided locally at primary level, while families generally look to nearby towns such as Arva, Drumlish, Granard and Longford for a wider choice of secondary education and services. Road travel is the main way to commute, with the R198 and connections towards Arva, Ballinalee, Drumlish and Longford providing access to larger centres; public transport is more limited than in the county’s towns. The village has a traditional local-shop and pub culture, with nearby Arva and Drumlish adding further places to eat, shop and socialise. Outdoor life is a strong feature, with the surrounding lakeland countryside suited to walking, angling and rural recreation, while nearby Lough Gowna and the Shannon–Erne waterways broaden leisure options. Residents also benefit from the active clubs and voluntary organisations typical of north Longford communities, creating a friendly setting for families and those seeking a slower pace.
Property Market in Aughnacliffe
Based on 5 properties for sale in Aughnacliffe
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Aughnacliffe
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Aughnacliffe and surrounding north Longford townlands.
Nearby primary school serving families in Arva and the surrounding border countryside.
Mixed post-primary school in Moyne, serving students from north Longford and neighbouring areas.
Visit website ↗Established secondary school in Granard, offering education and extracurricular activities for nearby communities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key local road linking Aughnacliffe with Arva, Ballinalee and wider north Longford.
Useful regional connection towards Drumlish, Longford town and the N4 network.
Limited rural services connect villages and towns, with timetables requiring advance checking.
Nearest mainline station, providing Dublin–Sligo services and onward national rail connections.
Accessible via Longford, linking the area with Dublin, Sligo and intermediate towns.
Amenities
Small-scale local services, convenience shopping and community facilities serving the surrounding rural area.
Traditional village pubs providing informal social spaces and occasional live entertainment.
Nearby border town with supermarkets, shops, cafés, pubs and everyday professional services.
Convenient nearby village amenities including shops, food options and community-based services.
Popular nearby lakeland destination known for angling, boating and peaceful countryside recreation.
Broader choice of supermarkets, healthcare, restaurants, sports facilities and cultural venues.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting youth and adult participation from the surrounding parish.
Venue for local meetings, classes, social activities and community events.
Nearby Gaelic games club with teams and facilities serving the wider border area.
Established local club providing football, juvenile sport and community involvement.
Farm-related enterprises and trades form an important part of the local economy.
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