Derrane Neighbourhood Guide
Roscommon
Derrane is a rural locality in County Roscommon, just north-east of Roscommon town and within the F42 routing area. It lies among farmland and scattered settlement, with nearby communities including Kilteevan, Kilrooskey, Four Mile House and Ballinaheglish. Roscommon town provides the nearest substantial range of retail, services, education and employment facilities.
Area character
Quiet, rural and community-oriented, with detached homes, agricultural land and easy access to Roscommon town by car. The area suits residents seeking countryside living while remaining within reach of town amenities; a private car is generally important for daily travel.
Schools
- Scoil Mhuire, Four Mile Houseprimary
- Scoil Mhuire, Kilteevanprimary
- St Comán’s National School, Roscommonprimary
- CBS Roscommonsecondary
- Scoil Mhuire, Strokestownsecondary
Transport
- Local road network linking Derrane with Roscommon, Kilteevan and Four Mile Houseroad
- N63 national road, accessible near Roscommon townroad
- Roscommon railway station, with services towards Dublin and Westportrail
- Bus services and connections in Roscommon townbus
- M6 motorway access via the Athlone arearoad
Amenities
- Roscommon town centreshopping and services
- Roscommon University Hospitalhealthcare
- Loughnaneane Park and Roscommon town park facilitiespark and recreation
- Roscommon Leisure Centreleisure
- Roscommon Castle and visitor groundsheritage and recreation