Pollagh Neighbourhood Guide
Offaly
Pollagh is a small rural village in County Offaly, in the Bog of Allen and close to the Grand Canal, between Tullamore, Ferbane, Ballycumber and Kilcormac. The area is associated with peatland landscapes, waterways and a close-knit local community, while larger retail, education and employment services are available in nearby towns.
Area character
Rural, peaceful and community-oriented, with scattered homes, farmland, bogland and canal-side countryside. Pollagh suits residents seeking a quieter setting, though a car is generally important for commuting, shopping and access to a wider range of services.
Schools
- Pollagh National Schoolprimary
- Ballycumber National Schoolprimary
- St Mary's Secondary School, Edenderrysecondary
- Gallen Community School, Ferbanesecondary
- Coláiste Choilm, Tullamoresecondary
Transport
- Local road network connecting Pollagh with Ballycumber, Ferbane, Kilcormac and Tullamoreroad
- R420 regional road via nearby Kilcormac and Tullamoreroad
- Bus services available in the wider area, particularly through Tullamore and surrounding villagesbus
- Tullamore railway station, with Dublin–Galway and Dublin–Westport connectionsrail
- Grand Canal towpath and local rural cycling routescycle/walking
Amenities
- Pollagh village community facilities and local servicescommunity
- Grand Canal and canal-side towpathoutdoor recreation
- Bog of Allen and surrounding bogland walks and countrysideoutdoor recreation
- Shops, cafés, schools and services in Tullamoreshopping and services
- Ferbane and Kilcormac local shops, services and community facilitiesshopping and services
- Tullamore Regional Hospital and wider healthcare provision in Tullamorehealthcare