About Kilcogy
Kilcogy is a small rural settlement in County Cavan, close to the Westmeath border and within the N39 area, surrounded by farmland, lakes and scattered townlands. It has a quiet, community-oriented character, with everyday services centred on the village and nearby settlements including Finea, Ballyheelan, Loughduff, Kilnaleck and Granard. Local life is suited to people seeking space and a countryside setting, while larger shopping and service trips are typically made to Granard, Longford, Cavan or Mullingar. Education is provided through nearby rural primary schools, with secondary-school choices generally requiring travel by car or school transport. There is no railway station in Kilcogy, so commuting depends mainly on private transport, with regional bus services and rail connections available from larger nearby towns. Village pubs and community venues provide informal meeting places, while cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and broader healthcare services are found in surrounding towns. The area’s leisure life is strongly linked to Gaelic games, local clubs, walking, fishing and the lakes and countryside of the wider Cavan–Westmeath border region.
Property Market in Kilcogy
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Property types
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What’s in Kilcogy
Schools
Local primary education serving children from Kilcogy and surrounding rural townlands.
Nearby rural primary school serving families around the Ballyheelan and Kilcogy area.
Co-educational secondary school option within driving distance in Longford town.
Established secondary school serving students from Granard and surrounding north Longford communities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local roads connect Kilcogy with Finea, Ballyheelan, Loughduff, Kilnaleck and Granard.
Important regional route linking Granard, Cavan and Athlone through the wider area.
Mainline station providing Dublin–Sligo services, reached by road from Kilcogy.
Nearby Dublin–Sligo rail station offering another practical commuting option.
Regional buses serve larger nearby towns, with exact connections varying by route and timetable.
Amenities
Small-scale village facilities provide informal socialising and basic everyday provisions.
Nearby Finea offers local services, hospitality and access to Lough Sheelin surroundings.
Provides supermarkets, cafés, pubs, restaurants, pharmacies, banking and other everyday services.
Larger retail, medical, dining and professional services are available in County Cavan’s main town.
Scenic limestone lake nearby, noted for fishing, birdlife and countryside recreation.
Popular surrounding lake area offering angling, walks and attractive rural scenery.
Local Clubs & Businesses
GAA club and community organisation serving the broader surrounding Cavan area.
Local Gaelic games club connecting communities around Ballyheelan and nearby townlands.
Athletics club offering running and fitness activities in the wider Granard area.
Volunteer-led local groups support events, social activities and upkeep of community facilities.
Local operators and services support fishing and outdoor recreation around nearby lakes.
Nearby Areas
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