About Corlough
Corlough is a dispersed rural locality in west County Cavan, close to the Leitrim border and within the wider landscape between Bawnboy, Swanlinbar, Ballinamore and Glangevlin. The area is characterised by open farmland, drumlin country, lakes, bogland and upland scenery, with a quiet, community-oriented feel rather than a conventional village centre. Day-to-day life is car-dependent, although the nearby villages provide essential shops, post-office services, schools, pubs and community facilities. Families generally look towards primary schools in the surrounding parishes and secondary education in larger nearby towns such as Ballyconnell, Ballinamore or Belturbet, depending on location and school choice. Road access is mainly via the R200 and connecting regional and local roads, with Swanlinbar, Bawnboy and Ballinamore serving as useful local hubs; public transport is limited and rural. Pubs and cafés in the surrounding villages provide informal meeting places, while larger grocery shops and a broader choice of restaurants are available in Ballyconnell, Ballinamore and Belturbet. Outdoor recreation is a major attraction, including walking, fishing, boating and countryside drives around Upper Lough Erne, the Shannon–Erne Waterway and the Cuilcagh Mountain area. The strong parish and sporting tradition is reflected in local GAA activity, community halls and clubs serving Corlough and neighbouring townlands.
Property Market in Corlough
Based on 4 properties for sale in Corlough
Property types
Bedrooms
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What’s in Corlough
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Corlough and surrounding rural townlands.
Nearby primary school serving families around Bawnboy and the surrounding parish.
Primary education option in Swanlinbar, west Cavan, with a broad rural catchment.
Established post-primary school serving students from several west Cavan communities.
Post-primary and further education provision in the nearby Shannon–Erne town.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key west Cavan route linking the Bawnboy, Swanlinbar and Ballyconnell areas.
Rural connections linking Corlough with neighbouring villages and Leitrim uplands.
Limited scheduled services provide connections towards larger towns and regional centres.
Nearby Ballinamore offers additional rural bus links and town connections.
Nearest practical rail access, with services towards Dublin, Sligo and intermediate towns.
Amenities
Local village shops, services and pubs provide everyday essentials closest to Corlough.
Small nearby settlement with community services, local retail and places to meet.
Provides supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, pubs and broader everyday services.
Popular for boating, fishing, riverside walks and relaxed waterside recreation.
Scenic upland area offering walking opportunities and access towards Cuilcagh trails.
Nearby town offering a wider choice of dining, takeaways, cafés and evening venues.
Local venue supporting parish gatherings, social events and community activities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club reflecting the area’s strong parish sporting tradition.
Community organisation supporting local events, facilities and social initiatives.
Neighbouring Gaelic games club serving players and families around Swanlinbar.
Parish sports club providing Gaelic games and community involvement near Corlough.
Independent retailers, tradespeople and hospitality businesses serve the wider rural hinterland.
Nearby Areas
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