Kilcogy Neighbourhood Guide
Cavan
About Kilcogy
Kilcogy is a small rural locality in south-west County Cavan, close to the borders with County Longford and County Westmeath. It has a quiet, scattered countryside character, with homes and farms set around local roads rather than a substantial village centre. Everyday life is community-focused and car-dependent, with larger shopping trips and many services typically centred on nearby towns such as Ballinagh, Granard, Ballymahon and Cavan. Local primary-school provision is available in the surrounding parishes, while secondary pupils generally travel to schools in larger nearby towns. Road access is the main transport option, with the N55 providing an important north–south connection through the wider area and regional roads linking towards Granard, Ballinagh and Cavan. Pubs, cafés and restaurants are found mainly in those neighbouring towns, alongside supermarkets, healthcare, banking and other regular services. The surrounding countryside, lakes and bogland offer opportunities for walking, fishing and outdoor recreation, while local GAA activity provides an important social focus. Kilcogy suits residents seeking peace, space and a strong rural setting, provided they are comfortable relying on a car for commuting, school runs and most amenities.
Property Market in Kilcogy
Based on 2 properties for sale in Kilcogy
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Kilcogy
Schools
Local primary-school provision serving children in and around the Kilcogy area.
Nearby rural primary school serving families around Ballyheelan and surrounding townlands.
Primary school in Granard, offering an established town-based education option nearby.
Mixed secondary school in Granard serving students from surrounding north Longford and south Cavan.
Co-educational secondary school serving a wider rural catchment in County Cavan.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key regional route linking the wider area with Cavan, Granard and Athlone.
Regional road connection towards Granard and surrounding County Longford communities.
Connects Kilcogy with Ballyheelan, Finea, Loughduff, Dring and nearby villages.
Nearest scheduled bus options generally require travelling to larger surrounding towns.
Nearest practical rail access, with Dublin and Sligo services on the national network.
Amenities
Nearby town providing supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, pubs and everyday services.
Larger regional centre with extensive retail, restaurants, healthcare and professional services.
Public library providing books, study facilities, digital access and community services.
Nearby community leisure facilities supporting sports, recreation and local activities.
Well-known nearby lake offering scenic countryside, fishing and water-based outdoor opportunities.
Primary healthcare and pharmacy services available in the nearest larger town.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club providing sporting and social activities for the community.
Historic Norman earthwork and prominent local landmark overlooking Granard town.
Parish-based groups supporting local events, volunteering and community life around Kilcogy.
Neighbouring-town venues providing informal meeting places, food and evening socialising.
Nearby Areas
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