Cloonfad Neighbourhood Guide
Roscommon
Cloonfad is a small rural locality in County Roscommon, in the west Midlands and within the N37 routing area. It lies close to the River Shannon corridor, with neighbouring settlements including Eyrecourt, Shannonbridge, Ballydangan, Taghmaconnell and Poolboy. The area is generally served by larger nearby towns and villages for schooling, shopping and other day-to-day services.
Area character
Rural, quiet and community-oriented, with dispersed homes, farmland and easy access to the Shannon-side countryside. Cloonfad is better suited to residents seeking space and a slower pace than to those looking for urban amenities or frequent public transport.
Schools
- Primary schools in Shannonbridge and surrounding villagesprimary
- Primary schools in Eyrecourt and the wider south-east Galway areaprimary
- Secondary schools in Ballinasloesecondary
- Secondary schools in Athlone and Roscommon townsecondary
Transport
- Local road network linking Cloonfad with Shannonbridge and Eyrecourtroad
- R357 regional road via Shannonbridgeroad
- N62 access towards Athlone and Roscommon townroad
- Ballinasloe railway stationrail
- Bus services in larger nearby settlements, including Ballinasloe and Athlonebus
Amenities
- Shannonbridge village services and community facilitiescommunity
- Local shops, cafés and services in nearby villages and Ballinasloeshopping
- Shannon River and associated walking, angling and countryside areasoutdoors
- Primary healthcare, pharmacies and other essential services in Ballinasloe and Athlonehealthcare
- Retail, leisure and dining in Ballinasloe and Athloneleisure