Drumraney Neighbourhood Guide
Westmeath
Drumraney is a small rural village in County Westmeath, in the N37 area, situated between Glasson, Mount Temple, Ballymore and Tang. It is part of the wider midlands countryside, with Athlone providing the main regional centre for larger-scale shopping, services, employment and transport. The locality is known for its village setting, farmland and close-knit community atmosphere.
Area character
Rural and village-oriented, with a quiet countryside feel and a strong community character. Homes are generally dispersed around the village and surrounding townlands, with everyday facilities limited locally and many residents relying on nearby villages and Athlone for wider services.
Schools
- Drumraney National Schoolprimary
- Ballymore National Schoolprimary
- Tang National Schoolprimary
- Moate Community Schoolsecondary
- Marist College, Athlonesecondary
Transport
- Local road network linking Drumraney with Glasson, Ballymore, Mount Temple and Tangroad
- N55 via Ballymahon and Athlone-area connectionsroad
- Athlone railway stationrail
- Athlone regional bus servicesbus
Amenities
- Drumraney village community and parish facilitiescommunity
- Local GAA and sports facilities in the surrounding parish areasport
- Shops and everyday services in Ballymore and Glassonshopping
- Athlone town centre and retail parksshopping
- Athlone Regional Sports Centre and leisure facilitiesleisure
- Athlone medical, healthcare and public serviceshealthcare