Knockvicar Neighbourhood Guide
Roscommon
Knockvicar is a small rural locality in north County Roscommon, close to the River Shannon and Lough Key, and within easy reach of Boyle, Cootehall, Keadue and Ballyfarnon. The area is known for its wooded countryside, waterways and scattered residential settlement, with many day-to-day services concentrated in nearby villages and towns.
Area character
Rural, quiet and community-oriented, with a strong countryside and lakeside character. Knockvicar suits those seeking space and access to outdoor amenities while remaining within reach of larger settlements such as Boyle and Carrick-on-Shannon.
Schools
- Knockvicar National Schoolprimary
- Cootehall National Schoolprimary
- St Joseph’s Boys National School, Boyleprimary
- Scoil na nAingeal Naofa, Boyleprimary
- Abbey Community College, Boylesecondary
Transport
- Local road network serving Knockvicar, Cootehall and Boyleroad
- Bus Éireann services in Boylebus
- Boyle railway station, on the Dublin–Sligo linerail
- N61 connection towards Boyle and Athloneroad
- N4 access via Boyle or Carrick-on-Shannonroad
Amenities
- Lough Key Forest and Activity Parkleisure
- Lough Key and River Shannon waterwaysoutdoor recreation
- Boyle town centre shops, cafés and servicesshopping and dining
- Boyle Family Resource Centre and community facilitiescommunity
- Medical, pharmacy and other essential services in Boylehealthcare
- King House, Boyleheritage