Clondra Neighbourhood Guide
Longford
About Clondra
Clondra is a small rural village in north-west County Longford, positioned where the Camlin River meets the River Shannon and close to the county boundary with Roscommon. Its setting is defined by waterways, farmland and the Royal Canal, giving the area a peaceful, outdoors-oriented character rather than a busy town-centre feel. The village is particularly associated with boating, fishing, walking and the Royal Canal Greenway, while nearby Lanesborough provides additional riverside amenities and everyday services. Schooling is mainly provided through nearby village and town schools, with primary options in Clondra and surrounding settlements and secondary education in Longford and Roscommon. Local daily shopping is limited, so residents generally travel to Lanesborough or Longford for supermarkets, banking, healthcare and a wider choice of cafés and restaurants. Pubs and casual dining are available in the surrounding villages, while Longford town offers the broadest selection of shops, services, restaurants and leisure facilities. Road access is convenient via the N63 towards Longford and Lanesborough, and the area is also within practical driving distance of the N5 and Longford railway station. Clondra suits residents looking for a quiet, close-knit rural base with strong canal and river amenities, while remaining connected to larger centres for commuting and services.
Property Market in Clondra
Based on 4 properties for sale in Clondra
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Clondra
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Clondra and the surrounding rural area.
Nearby primary provision serving families around Lanesborough and south-west Longford.
Long-established secondary school offering education for boys in Longford town.
Voluntary secondary school in Longford town serving a broad local catchment.
Co-educational post-primary school providing a wide range of subjects and facilities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main route linking Clondra with Longford town, Lanesborough and the wider region.
Key westbound and eastbound route accessible via Longford and nearby connections.
Rail services connect Longford with Dublin, Maynooth, Mullingar, Sligo and intermediate stations.
Regional buses provide connections towards Longford, Roscommon, Lanesborough and neighbouring communities.
Popular traffic-free route offering walking and cycling links through the local waterways landscape.
Amenities
Picturesque Royal Canal and Shannon-side harbour area popular for boating and waterside walks.
Scenic walking and cycling route passing through Clondra’s canal and rural surroundings.
Nearby centre for supermarkets, cafés, pubs, services and everyday local shopping.
Main regional hub with supermarkets, restaurants, banks, healthcare and professional services.
Regional arts venue presenting theatre, music, comedy, film and community performances.
Public leisure facility offering swimming, fitness and indoor sporting activities.
Notable nearby estate, gardens and museum providing a popular cultural day out.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local venue supporting community activities, meetings and events for the surrounding area.
Local angling interest centred on the Camlin, Shannon and connected waterways.
Nearby GAA clubs provide Gaelic football, hurling and community sporting activities.
Local shops, pubs, cafés and services provide convenient support close to Clondra.
Broader retail, professional, hospitality and healthcare provision is available in Longford.
Nearby Areas
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