Lanesboro Neighbourhood Guide
Longford
Lanesboro is a small town on the River Shannon at the northern end of Lough Ree, on the Longford–Roscommon border. It is approximately 17 km from Longford town and is well known as a gateway to the Shannon waterway and the wider lakelands. The N39 routing key covers Lanesboro and surrounding rural areas, including nearby Newtowncashel, Killashee and Clondra.
Area character
A compact, friendly riverside and lakeside town with a strong boating, fishing and outdoor-recreation identity. The surrounding area is predominantly rural and residential, with everyday services in the town and larger retail, employment and healthcare facilities available in Longford and Roscommon.
Schools
- St Mary's Primary School, Lanesboroughprimary
- St Joseph's National School, Newtowncashelprimary
- Clooncagh National School, Killasheeprimary
- Templemichael College, Longfordsecondary
- Meán Scoil Mhuire, Longfordsecondary
Transport
- N39 through Lanesbororoad
- R392 regional road towards Longfordroad
- Bus Éireann services connecting Lanesboro with Longford and Roscommonbus
- Longford railway stationrail
- Roscommon railway stationrail
Amenities
- Lanesboro town centre shops and local servicesshopping and services
- Lanesboro Harbour and Shannon waterfrontleisure and boating
- Lough Ree and surrounding fishing and walking areasoutdoor recreation
- Lanesboro Librarycommunity and education
- Longford town retail, healthcare and civic servicesshopping and healthcare