About Keshcarrigan
Keshcarrigan is a small rural lakeside locality in County Leitrim, situated between Ballinamore and Drumshanbo, with Leitrim Village, Fenagh and Drumsna also within the wider area. It has a quiet, close-knit character, with scattered homes, farmland and waterways typical of the Shannon–Erne region rather than a conventional suburban centre. Day-to-day life is geared towards nearby villages and towns for schools, larger shopping trips, healthcare and many services. Local roads provide access to Ballinamore, Drumshanbo and the N4 corridor, while bus services are limited and commuting generally depends on a car. Primary-school provision is available in surrounding settlements, with secondary education and a broader range of services in Ballinamore and nearby towns. Pubs, cafés and restaurants are mainly found in Ballinamore, Drumshanbo and Leitrim Village, where residents also use shops, community facilities and local clubs. The area’s lakes, canals and countryside support walking, angling, boating and other outdoor pursuits, while James Gralton Park provides a notable local landmark. Keshcarrigan suits those looking for a peaceful rural base with access to the amenities and community life of south Leitrim.
Property Market in Keshcarrigan
Based on 16 properties for sale in Keshcarrigan
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Keshcarrigan
Schools
Local primary-school provision serving children in Keshcarrigan and surrounding rural townlands.
Established primary school serving Ballinamore and nearby communities.
Nearby primary school serving families across the wider south Leitrim area.
Co-educational secondary school serving students from surrounding south Leitrim communities.
Secondary-school option in the county’s main riverside town, accessible by road.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional road connecting Keshcarrigan with Ballinamore, Drumshanbo and surrounding villages.
Regional route linking the wider Keshcarrigan area towards Leitrim Village and Carrick-on-Shannon.
Limited regional bus connections serve nearby towns and villages, requiring timetable checking.
Mainline rail station providing Dublin–Sligo services, reached by road from Keshcarrigan.
National route giving onward access towards Sligo, Longford and Dublin.
Amenities
Recognisable local monument and open-air landmark associated with Keshcarrigan’s community history.
Scenic local setting supporting angling, boating, walking and quiet countryside recreation.
Nearby centre for supermarkets, independent shops, services, cafés and everyday errands.
Compact nearby town offering shops, cafés, pubs and community services.
Well-known local distillery and visitor attraction on the shores of Lough Allen.
Larger leisure facility offering fitness, swimming and sports amenities within driving distance.
Historic monastic site and heritage attraction a short drive from Keshcarrigan.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local community activity supporting events, facilities and connections among residents.
GAA club providing Gaelic games and community sporting activity near Keshcarrigan.
Local Gaelic games club serving Drumshanbo and surrounding rural communities.
Established golf club offering a course and clubhouse facilities near Ballinamore.
Boat hire, angling and visitor businesses support leisure activity across the local waterways.
Properties For Sale near Keshcarrigan
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