Carrigahorig Neighbourhood Guide
Tipperary
Carrigahorig is a small rural village in north County Tipperary, in the wider Shannon and Lough Derg area. It lies close to the River Shannon and Lough Derg, with Borrisokane, Terryglass and Lorrha among the nearest settlements. The E45 routing area is served by nearby larger villages and towns for a wider range of shopping, education and services.
Area character
Quiet, rural and community-oriented, with a strong countryside and lakeside character. The village is suited to those seeking a slower pace, outdoor recreation and access to the Shannon and Lough Derg, while accepting that many everyday services are located outside Carrigahorig itself.
Schools
- Carrigahorig National Schoolprimary
- Borrisokane primary schoolsprimary
- Borrisokane Community Collegesecondary
- St. Joseph’s College, Borrisoleighsecondary
- Nenagh schools and further-education optionssecondary and further education
Transport
- Local road network linking Carrigahorig with Borrisokane, Terryglass and Lorrharoad
- R493 regional road via Borrisokane and Nenaghroad
- Bus services in the wider Borrisokane areabus
- Nenagh railway stationrail
- Shannon Airport, approximately an hour’s driveairport
Amenities
- Carrigahorig village facilities and community amenitiescommunity
- Lough Derg and River Shannon shorelineoutdoor recreation
- Nearby marinas, harbours and boating facilities around Terryglass and Dromineerleisure
- Borrisokane shops, cafés, services and healthcare provisionshopping and healthcare
- Lorrha heritage sites and village amenitiesheritage and community
- Nenagh’s broader retail, medical, leisure and civic servicestown services