Killashee Neighbourhood Guide
Longford
Killashee is a rural parish in County Longford, west of Longford town and close to the River Shannon and Lough Ree area. The locality is centred on Killashee village and parish facilities, with access to larger services in Longford, Lanesborough and nearby villages including Keenagh, Clondra and Newtowncashel. The N39 routing key covers the wider rural area rather than a single urban settlement.
Area character
Rural and community-oriented, with dispersed homes, farmland, waterways and small-village amenities. It suits residents seeking a quieter setting while remaining within practical driving distance of Longford town and regional road connections.
Schools
- Killashee National Schoolprimary
- St Mel’s National School, Longfordprimary
- Scoil Mhuire, Longfordsecondary
- Templemichael College, Longfordsecondary
- Longford College of Further Educationfurther education
Transport
- N39 regional roadroad
- R392 regional road via Longford and Lanesboroughroad
- Longford railway stationrail
- Longford town bus services and Bus Éireann connectionsbus
- Local rural roads linking Killashee with Keenagh, Clondra and Newtowncashelroad
Amenities
- Killashee parish church and community facilitiescommunity
- Longford town centre shops and servicesshopping
- Longford town healthcare and public serviceshealthcare
- The Mall and River Camlin walks, Longfordpark
- Lough Ree and Shannon-side walking, boating and angling areasleisure
- Local pubs, cafés and dining in Longford and Lanesboroughdining