Drum Neighbourhood Guide
Monaghan
Drum is a rural locality in County Monaghan, within the H16 Eircode area and close to Cootehill, Redhills, Rockcorry, Newbliss, Scotshouse and Aghabog. The area is characterised by dispersed homes and farmland, with everyday services and schools generally accessed in nearby villages and towns rather than within Drum itself. Cootehill is one of the principal nearby service centres, while Monaghan town provides a wider range of employment, retail and public services.
Area character
Rural, quiet and community-oriented, with agricultural surroundings, small roads and scattered settlement. Drum suits residents seeking countryside living while remaining within reach of village amenities and the larger service centres of Cootehill and Monaghan.
Schools
- Schools in Cootehillprimary and secondary
- Schools in Rockcorryprimary
- Schools in Newbliss and Aghabogprimary
- Schools in Monaghan townprimary and secondary
Transport
- Local and regional bus services via Cootehill and surrounding villagesbus
- Road connections to Cootehill, Rockcorry, Newbliss and Monaghan townroad
- N54 access towards Monaghan and Cavan via the wider local road networkroad
- Bus Éireann services from Monaghan town and nearby larger settlementsbus
Amenities
- Cootehill town centreshopping and services
- Local churches, community facilities and GAA clubs in surrounding villagescommunity and sport
- Retail, healthcare, leisure and public services in Monaghan towntown services
- Nearby lakes, countryside roads and walking areasoutdoor recreation
- Local pubs, cafés and village shops in the surrounding settlementsdining and convenience