Crookedwood Neighbourhood Guide
Westmeath
Crookedwood is a small rural locality in County Westmeath, in the N91 routing-key area between Mullingar and the north-western part of the county. It is close to villages and settlements including Bracklin, Ballynafid, Castlepollard, Collinstown and Multyfarnham, with Mullingar providing the nearest major town for a broader range of services. The surrounding landscape is predominantly countryside, with local roads linking the area to the N4 and other regional routes.
Area character
Rural and community-oriented, with scattered homes, farmland and a quiet countryside setting. Crookedwood suits residents seeking space and a peaceful location while remaining within driving distance of Mullingar and nearby villages; most daily travel and services are car-dependent.
Schools
- Crookedwood National Schoolprimary
- Castlepollard Community Collegesecondary
- St Cremin’s National School, Multyfarnhamprimary
- Scoil Mhuire Cooleprimary
- Schools in Mullingarprimary and secondary
Transport
- N91 regional roadroad
- N4 Dublin–Sligo road, accessed near Mullingarroad
- Mullingar railway stationrail
- Bus services towards Mullingar and Castlepollardbus
- Local rural road network towards Collinstown, Multyfarnham and Ballynafidroad
Amenities
- Crookedwood village and local community facilitiescommunity
- Mullingar town centreshopping and dining
- Mullingar Regional Sports Centreleisure
- Mullingar University Hospitalhealthcare
- Lough Owel and surrounding lakeside countrysideoutdoors
- Castlepollard shops and servicesshopping and services