About Killashee
Killashee is a small, predominantly rural locality in south County Longford, close to the River Shannon and within easy reach of Longford town, Lanesborough, Keenagh, Newtowncashel and Clondra. The area has a quiet countryside character, with dispersed homes, farmland, waterways and a strong connection to nearby villages and parish communities rather than a conventional town centre. Residents generally travel to Longford or Lanesborough for larger-scale shopping, secondary education, healthcare and everyday services, while local village facilities provide a more limited range of shops, pubs and community activity. The N5 and N63 provide useful road connections towards Longford, Roscommon and the wider Midlands, and rail services are available from Longford station for regional commuting. The surrounding Shannon basin is well suited to walking, angling, boating and nature-focused leisure, with nearby amenities including Lough Ree access around Lanesborough and the Royal Canal at Clondra. Primary-school provision is available in neighbouring rural communities, while Longford town offers a broader choice of schools, sports facilities, supermarkets, cafés and restaurants. Local life is typically centred on GAA, parish and community organisations, with the area appealing to people seeking a peaceful rural base while remaining within practical driving distance of larger services.
What’s in Killashee
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Killashee and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving Keenagh and the surrounding south Longford area.
Primary education option in neighbouring Lanesborough, serving local families.
Longford town secondary school offering post-primary education and a broad subject range.
Established Longford town post-primary school serving students from across the county.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Major route linking Longford with Roscommon, Ballaghaderreen and the western Midlands.
Connects Longford town with Lanesborough, Roscommon and surrounding communities.
Regional rail services connect Longford with Dublin, Maynooth, Mullingar and Sligo.
Longford town provides bus connections to surrounding towns and larger regional centres.
Rural roads connect Killashee with Keenagh, Lanesborough, Clondra and Newtowncashel.
Amenities
Nearby shops, cafés, pubs and everyday services beside the River Shannon.
Broader selection of supermarkets, independent shops, banks, cafés and professional services.
Public library offering books, study facilities, events and community information services.
Leisure centre providing fitness, swimming and sports facilities in Longford town.
Popular nearby lake destination for boating, angling, walking and waterside recreation.
Scenic canal-side setting suited to walking, cycling, fishing and quiet outdoor time.
Local GP, pharmacy, dental and wider healthcare services are concentrated in town.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Parish-based Gaelic games club supporting local teams and community participation.
Prominent Longford town club offering Gaelic football and community sporting activities.
Nearby GAA club serving communities around Lanesborough and the Shannon crossing.
Local venue supporting parish gatherings, meetings, classes and community events.
Waterfront enterprises support boating, fishing, hospitality and leisure around the Shannon.
Nearby Areas
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