About Arigna
Arigna is a small, rural former mining community in north-west County Roscommon, set in a scenic landscape between the Arigna Mountains and Lough Allen. The area has a close-knit, village-based character, with scattered homes, farmland, woodland and upland scenery giving it a peaceful feel rather than an urban one. Arigna’s industrial heritage remains central to its identity, particularly around the former Arigna Mining Experience and the former Arigna Power Station site. Everyday shopping and services are limited locally, so residents commonly travel to Drumshanbo, Keadue, Ballyfarnon, Drumkeeran or Carrick-on-Shannon for larger errands and wider services. Local social life is centred on community organisations, sporting activity and traditional hospitality, with pubs and cafés in the surrounding villages providing informal meeting places. Families use nearby primary schools in the wider area, while secondary education is generally accessed in larger neighbouring towns. Road travel is the main transport option, with regional roads connecting Arigna to Leitrim and Roscommon; the disused Arigna Railway Station is a reminder of the locality’s former industrial transport network. Outdoor recreation is a major attraction, including walking, cycling, fishing and boating around Lough Allen, the Arigna Mountains and nearby forested landscapes.
Property Market in Arigna
Based on 3 properties for sale in Arigna
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Arigna
Schools
Local primary education serving children from Arigna and surrounding rural communities.
Small rural primary school serving families near Lough Allen and Ballinaglera.
Primary school serving Keadue and neighbouring north Roscommon communities.
Local second-level school offering education and practical subjects in Drumshanbo.
Larger second-level school providing broader subject choice and facilities nearby.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Former industrial power-generation site reflecting Arigna’s mining and energy heritage.
Disused station associated with the former railway serving the Arigna mining district.
Important local route linking Arigna with Drumshanbo and the surrounding Lough Allen area.
Regional connection towards Keadue, Ballyfarnon and north-west Roscommon.
Nearby scheduled bus connections requiring access by car from Arigna.
Amenities
Visitor attraction explaining the area’s coal-mining history through tours and exhibitions.
Large nearby lake offering scenic views, fishing, boating and waterside recreation.
Visit website ↗Mountain landscape providing upland scenery, walking opportunities and wide regional views.
Nearby centre for groceries, cafés, pubs, pharmacy and everyday local services.
Nearby village offering basic services, shops, pubs and community facilities.
Local venue supporting meetings, activities and community events in the area.
Peaceful wooded and waterside setting for walking, wildlife and outdoor leisure.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting sporting participation and community activity.
Established visitor attraction and local enterprise built around the mining tradition.
Community organisation involved in local initiatives, facilities and area development.
Nearby watersports tradition centred on Lough Allen and the Shannon waterways.
Neighbouring villages provide independent shops, pubs and services used by Arigna residents.
Nearby Areas
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