Aughnacliffe Neighbourhood Guide
Longford
Aughnacliffe is a small village and rural locality in north County Longford, close to the borders with Cavan and Leitrim. It lies within the N39 routing area and is near Arva, Ballinalee, Dring, Drumlish, Moyne and Loch Gowna. The surrounding landscape is characterised by farmland, lakes and drumlin countryside, with larger service centres providing additional shopping and community facilities.
Area character
Rural, close-knit and village-oriented, with a quiet countryside setting. Aughnacliffe suits residents seeking a slower pace of life, while nearby towns and villages provide everyday services, schools and employment connections.
Schools
- Aughnacliffe National Schoolprimary
- Moyne Community Schoolsecondary
- Drumlish National Schoolprimary
- St Patrick’s College, Cavansecondary
- Virginia Community Collegesecondary
Transport
- Local and regional bus services serving Aughnacliffe and surrounding villagesbus
- N55 road access towards Ballinalee and Cavanroad
- R198 road towards Arva and Longford-area connectionsroad
- Longford railway stationrail
- Cavan town bus connectionsbus
Amenities
- Aughnacliffe village shops and local servicesshopping
- Aughnacliffe community and recreational facilitiescommunity and leisure
- Local GAA and sporting facilities in Aughnacliffe and nearby villagessport
- Lough Gowna and surrounding lakesoutdoors and fishing
- Drumlish, Arva and Cavan town shops and servicesshopping and dining
- Local GP, pharmacy and healthcare services in nearby towns and villageshealthcare