About Drum
Drum is a quiet rural locality in County Monaghan, in the H16 Eircode area and within easy reach of Cootehill, Redhills, Rockcorry, Newbliss, Scotshouse and Aghabog. It is predominantly countryside, with scattered homes, farmland and small village communities rather than a built-up town centre, making it suited to residents seeking space and a slower pace. Day-to-day shopping, cafés, pubs and services are generally found in nearby Cootehill and the surrounding villages, while larger weekly shopping and broader services are available in Monaghan town or Cavan. Families typically use local primary schools in the surrounding parish areas, with secondary education and further services accessed in Cootehill, Monaghan or Cavan depending on location. There is no rail station in Drum, so commuting is mainly by car, using the regional road network towards Cootehill, Monaghan, Cavan and Northern Ireland; local bus provision is more limited than in the county’s larger towns. Recreation is centred on GAA, community activities, country walks and the lakes, rivers and wooded landscapes characteristic of this part of north-west Monaghan. The area’s appeal is its rural community atmosphere and proximity to several small towns, while residents should expect to travel for many retail, healthcare and leisure needs.
Property Market in Drum
Based on 6 properties for sale in Drum
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Drum
Schools
A local primary school serving families in the wider Drum and surrounding rural area.
Primary education option in nearby Cootehill, serving the town and surrounding communities.
Co-educational secondary school providing post-primary education in the Cootehill area.
Established post-primary college in Monaghan town, accessible by regional road.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Connects the wider Drum area with Cootehill and surrounding north Monaghan communities.
Provides routes towards Rockcorry, Monaghan town and the broader county network.
Limited regional bus connections can be accessed through nearby Cootehill.
Monaghan town offers more frequent connections towards Cavan, Dublin and Northern Ireland.
A useful regional transport hub for onward services beyond the immediate area.
Amenities
Nearby town centre with supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, pubs and everyday services.
Public library providing books, digital access, events and community facilities.
Local fitness and leisure facility serving Cootehill and surrounding rural communities.
Long-established local venue offering accommodation, dining and hospitality facilities.
A local Cootehill pub providing drinks and a traditional community atmosphere.
A notable local religious and community landmark in the surrounding rural parish area.
Larger nearby centre for supermarkets, banking, healthcare, restaurants and wider retail choice.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Gaelic games club associated with the Drumgoon and Cootehill-area community.
Local football club providing sporting activity for children and adults.
Annual agricultural and community show reflecting the area’s rural traditions.
Member-owned financial cooperative providing everyday banking and lending services locally.
Venue for local agricultural, sporting and community events through the year.
Properties For Sale near Drum
Nearby Areas
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