Clondra Neighbourhood Guide
Longford
Clondra is a small village in north-west County Longford, situated where the River Camlin meets the River Shannon and close to the Royal Canal. It lies near the N5 corridor, with Lanesborough, Longford town and Roscommon town providing larger centres for shopping, services and employment. The locality is known for its waterways, lock and marina setting, and access to the surrounding rural countryside.
Area character
Rural, quiet and community-oriented, with a distinctive canal-and-river character. Clondra is primarily residential and village-based, appealing to people seeking countryside living while remaining within reach of Longford and nearby regional towns.
Schools
- St Barry’s National School, Lanesboroughprimary
- Aughnacliffe National Schoolprimary
- Scoil Mhuire, Longfordsecondary
- Templemichael College, Longfordsecondary
- St Mel’s College, Longfordsecondary
Transport
- N5 national road, near Longford and Lanesboroughroad
- Local road network linking Clondra with Lanesborough and Longfordroad
- Bus services in the wider Lanesborough–Longford areabus
- Longford railway stationrail
- Athlone railway station, offering wider regional connectionsrail
Amenities
- Clondra Harbour and Royal Canalwaterways and leisure
- Camlin and Shannon riverside areasoutdoor recreation
- Lanesborough village shops, pubs and servicesshopping and dining
- Longford town centreshopping and services
- Longford town park and recreational facilitiespark and leisure
- Healthcare, retail and public services in Longford townhealthcare and services