About Kinlough
Kinlough is a small village in north County Leitrim, close to the Donegal Bay coast and the borders with Sligo and Donegal. It has a friendly, rural-community feel, while the seaside resorts of Bundoran and Tullaghan are nearby and Ballyshannon provides a wider range of shopping and services. The village is centred on local shops, pubs and community facilities, with surrounding countryside, lakes and mountain scenery giving residents plenty of opportunities for walking, fishing and outdoor recreation. Kinlough National School serves local primary-age children, while secondary-school options are available in nearby Ballyshannon and Bundoran. Road travel is the main transport choice, with the N15 providing access towards Sligo, Donegal and the wider northwest; bus services connect the surrounding towns and villages, though commuting generally requires a car. Everyday shopping and services are available locally, with larger supermarkets, healthcare provision and additional retail found in Ballyshannon, Bundoran and Sligo. Local social life centres on village pubs, community events and sports clubs, while nearby attractions include Rossinver, Lough Melvin, the Dartry Mountains and the beaches and leisure facilities around Bundoran.
Property Market in Kinlough
Based on 3 properties for sale in Kinlough
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Kinlough
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Kinlough and surrounding rural communities.
Established primary school serving Ballyshannon and nearby areas across the Leitrim border.
Post-primary school offering education for students from Ballyshannon and surrounding districts.
Local secondary school providing post-primary education in the Ballyshannon area.
Mixed post-primary school serving Bundoran, Kinlough and neighbouring communities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route linking Kinlough with Ballyshannon, Bundoran, Sligo and Donegal.
Interurban buses operate along the N15 corridor through nearby Ballyshannon and Bundoran.
Rural transport services provide scheduled connections for surrounding villages and regional towns.
Nearest mainline station, providing rail connections towards Dublin, Sligo and intermediate destinations.
Regional airport within driving distance, offering selected domestic and international flights.
Amenities
Convenient local facilities for groceries, everyday essentials, refreshments and informal socialising.
Large scenic lake nearby, known for angling, boating and peaceful waterside landscapes.
Popular Atlantic resort area with beaches, surfing, amusements, cafés and coastal walks.
Nearby service town offering supermarkets, independent retailers, cafés, banks and professional services.
Venue for local activities, meetings, classes and community-based events.
Community and horticultural centre with gardens, workshops and family-friendly educational activities.
Nearby town provides pharmacies, general services and access to local medical facilities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation in community sport.
Hosts local clubs, classes, meetings and activities for residents of different ages.
Well-known nearby surf school and outdoor business serving Donegal Bay visitors and locals.
Established local enterprise focused on organic gardening, education and community development.
Traditional local meeting places hosting conversation, occasional music and community social life.
Nearby Areas
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