About Cootehall
Cootehall is a small rural village in County Roscommon, close to the River Boyle and the Shannon-Erne waterway, with countryside, waterways and scattered settlement shaping its character. It lies between Carrick-on-Shannon and Boyle, while Knockvicar, Keadue, Ballinameen and Hillstreet are nearby communities. Living here is peaceful and community-oriented, with more limited everyday shopping and services locally than in the larger neighbouring towns. Primary-school provision is available in the surrounding district, while secondary schools, broader retail and many professional services are generally accessed in Carrick-on-Shannon or Boyle. Road travel is the main transport option, with the N4 and railway stations at Carrick-on-Shannon and Boyle providing useful regional connections. The area is well suited to walking, angling, boating and exploring the nearby lakes, rivers and forest landscapes, including Lough Key Forest and Activity Park. Local social life centres on village and parish activities, traditional pubs and community facilities, with Carrick-on-Shannon supplying a wider choice of restaurants, cafés, supermarkets and leisure amenities. Cootehall is also associated with the writer Percy French, whose former home at The Castle, Frenchpark, is a notable cultural link in the wider area.
Property Market in Cootehall
Based on 17 properties for sale in Cootehall
Property types
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What’s in Cootehall
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Cootehall and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving families around Knockvicar and the lower Shannon area.
Secondary school in Carrick-on-Shannon, offering mainstream post-primary education.
Primary-school option in the nearby county town, serving local and commuting families.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional roads connect Cootehall with Boyle, Carrick-on-Shannon and surrounding villages.
Access towards Sligo, Longford and Dublin via junctions near Carrick-on-Shannon and Boyle.
Mainline station providing Dublin–Sligo services and regional rail connections.
Nearby station on the Dublin–Sligo line, with parking and regular scheduled services.
Bus connections are available in neighbouring towns, though rural frequency is limited.
Amenities
Community and arts venue in nearby Frenchpark, named after Ireland’s first President.
Popular forest recreation destination with trails, lake activities and family attractions.
Nearby commercial centre with supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, pubs and everyday services.
Local multiplex cinema providing mainstream film screenings in Carrick-on-Shannon.
Waterside restaurant and bar in nearby Carrick-on-Shannon, overlooking the River Shannon.
Well-preserved Cistercian abbey and important heritage attraction in Boyle town.
Extensive woodland and lakeside setting suitable for walking, cycling and outdoor recreation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local venue supporting parish activities, meetings and community events.
Knockvicar-based provider of canoeing, kayaking and water-based outdoor experiences.
Nearby parkland golf club offering a course, clubhouse and organised competitions.
Visit website ↗Established local football club drawing players from Boyle and surrounding communities.
Popular inland-waterway marina supporting boating, cruising and riverside leisure activities.
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