About Cloghan
Cloghan is a small rural locality in County Donegal’s Finn Valley hinterland, within the F93 area and close to Ballybofey and Stranorlar. It has a quiet, countryside character, with homes and farms dispersed around local roads rather than concentrated in a village centre. Day-to-day shopping, cafés, pubs, healthcare and other services are generally found in nearby Ballybofey–Stranorlar, while Letterkenny provides a broader range of retail, employment, education and hospital services. Families typically use nearby primary schools and the secondary schools in Ballybofey and Stranorlar, with further and third-level options requiring travel. Road transport is central to life in Cloghan: the N15 gives access towards Donegal Town and Ballyshannon to the south and Letterkenny to the north, while regular bus services operate from the larger neighbouring towns. The surrounding area is well suited to walking, fishing and outdoor pursuits, with the Finn valley, nearby hills and forest areas offering a strongly rural setting. Local social life centres on GAA, community activities and the pubs and restaurants of the Finn Valley towns, while Dublin Airport and Derry Airport are both practical longer-distance travel options by road.
Property Market in Cloghan
Based on 10 properties for sale in Cloghan
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Cloghan
Schools
A local primary school serving children from Stranorlar and surrounding Finn Valley communities.
A nearby rural primary school serving families around Drumkeen and the wider locality.
A co-educational post-primary school offering a broad range of second-level subjects.
A voluntary secondary school serving pupils from the Finn Valley and surrounding areas.
The nearest major higher-education campus, offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main north–south route linking the Finn Valley with Letterkenny and Donegal Town.
Regional bus connections provide access towards Letterkenny, Donegal and wider destinations.
Regional airport near Carrickfinn, offering scheduled flights to Dublin and seasonal routes.
The county’s main transport hub provides onward services across Donegal and beyond.
A practical international airport option, reached by road from north-east Donegal.
Amenities
Scenic woodland and riverside surroundings near Stranorlar, suitable for walks and local recreation.
Community leisure facilities supporting sports, exercise and local events.
The nearest main service centre, with supermarkets, shops, cafés, pubs and professional services.
A well-known local venue hosting theatre, music, comedy, cinema and community performances.
Local civic and council services serving residents across the Finn Valley.
Primary-care and pharmacy provision is concentrated in Ballybofey and Stranorlar.
The neighbouring towns provide traditional pubs, casual dining and cafés for everyday use.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Established athletics club offering training and competition for juniors and adults.
Local rugby club serving players and families across the surrounding valley.
Gaelic games club based in the Donegal Town area, accessible from southern Cloghan.
Community organisation supporting local families, activities, advice and social initiatives.
Important regional arts venue and community business in nearby Ballybofey.
Properties For Sale near Cloghan
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