About Castlerea
Castlerea is a small market town in south-west County Roscommon, serving a wide rural hinterland that includes nearby Ballymoe, Ballinlough, Ballinagare, Castleplunkett, Frenchpark and Loughglynn. It has a settled, community-oriented character, with a traditional town centre, a good range of everyday services and surrounding countryside close at hand. Families are served by local primary schools and Castlerea Community School, while the town’s railway station provides a practical commuting option towards Roscommon, Athlone and Westport. Bus Éireann services and the N60 and N61 road corridors connect the town with larger centres, although car ownership remains useful for rural travel. Main Street and the surrounding centre provide shops, cafés, pubs, restaurants, banking and healthcare, with Castlerea SuperValu among the principal grocery options. Leisure facilities include Castlerea Swimming Pool, the town park and local sports grounds, while Lough Key Forest and Activity Park is within driving distance for larger outdoor days out. The area’s social life is strongly club-based, with GAA, soccer and community organisations playing an important role, and notable local landmarks include Clonalis House, ancestral home of the O’Conor family, nearby.
Property Market in Castlerea
Based on 21 properties for sale in Castlerea
Property types
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What’s in Castlerea
Schools
Co-educational post-primary school serving Castlerea and surrounding rural communities.
Local primary school providing national education in the Castlerea area.
Primary school serving families in Castlerea and its surrounding hinterland.
Offers adult education and vocational learning opportunities locally.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Serves Dublin–Westport/Ballina routes, with connections through Athlone and Roscommon.
Scheduled regional buses connect Castlerea with Roscommon, Galway and surrounding towns.
Links Castlerea eastwards towards Roscommon and westwards towards Ballinagare and Ballyhaunis.
Provides access towards Athlone, Boyle and wider regional road connections.
Amenities
Community swimming facility offering recreational and fitness activities for local residents.
Central green space suitable for walks, informal recreation and community events.
Main town supermarket providing groceries, household essentials and everyday convenience shopping.
Public library offering books, digital resources, study space and community activities.
Historic estate and ancestral home of the O’Conor family near Castlerea.
Traditional local pub providing drinks and a familiar meeting place in town.
Casual local dining option serving popular takeaway and grill-style food.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club with teams and community involvement across age groups.
Community football club providing soccer activities and youth development locally.
Local golf club offering an 18-hole course and club facilities.
Supports local enterprise, offices and small businesses in the town.
Venue for cultural, creative and community activities serving the wider area.
Properties For Sale near Castlerea
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