Multyfarnham Neighbourhood Guide
Westmeath
Multyfarnham is a village in north County Westmeath, in the N91 routing area, approximately between Mullingar and the northern Westmeath and south County Longford countryside. It is best known for Multyfarnham Friary, a Franciscan site with important historic and religious associations, and its setting close to Lough Derravaragh and a network of rural lakes and farmland. Nearby settlements include Ballinalack, Ballynafid, Castlepollard, Coole, Crookedwood and Streete.
Area character
Quiet, rural and village-oriented, with a strong historic and community character. The area suits residents seeking countryside living and outdoor space, while Mullingar provides the nearest larger centre for extensive shopping, services, employment and rail connections.
Schools
- Multyfarnham National Schoolprimary
- St Fintan's National School, Ballinalackprimary
- St Cremin's National School, Multyfarnham areaprimary
- Castlepollard Community Collegesecondary
- Our Lady's Secondary School, Castlepollardsecondary
Transport
- N4/N91 road network via Mullingar and Ballinalackroad
- Bus services connecting Multyfarnham with Mullingar and surrounding villagesbus
- Mullingar railway stationrail
- Mullingar town centre and bus interchangebus
- Dublin–Sligo rail corridor from Mullingarrail
Amenities
- Multyfarnham Friary and groundsheritage and recreation
- Village shops, local services and community facilitiesshopping and community
- Lough Derravaraghlake and outdoor recreation
- Mullingar town centreshopping and services
- Mullingar Regional Sports Centre and local leisure facilitiesleisure
- Regional healthcare and retail services in Mullingarhealthcare and services