Rathconrath Neighbourhood Guide
Westmeath
Rathconrath is a rural parish and village area in County Westmeath, west of Mullingar, within the N91 routing-key area. It is close to Ballynacarrigy, Ballynafid, Castletown, Dysart and Moyvore, with Mullingar providing the nearest major centre for a wider range of services, shopping and transport. The locality is associated with a dispersed countryside settlement pattern and traditional village amenities.
Area character
Rural and community-oriented, with village and farmland surroundings, detached homes and convenient access to Mullingar and the wider midlands by road. It suits residents seeking a quieter setting while remaining within reach of larger-town services.
Schools
- Rathconrath National Schoolprimary
- Ballynacarrigy National Schoolprimary
- Lismacaffrey National Schoolprimary
- St Finian’s College, Mullingarsecondary
- Coláiste Mhuire, Mullingarsecondary
Transport
- N91 national roadroad
- Rathconrath and Ballynacarrigy local bus servicesbus
- Mullingar railway stationrail
- Mullingar town bus linksbus
- M6 motorway, accessed via the wider Mullingar/Athlone road networkroad
Amenities
- Rathconrath village services and community facilitiescommunity
- Local GAA and sporting facilitiessport
- Mullingar town centre shops, cafés and restaurantsshopping and dining
- Mullingar Regional Sports Centreleisure
- Mullingar University Hospitalhealthcare
- Belvedere House, Gardens and Parkpark and heritage