Clondra Neighbourhood Guide
Longford
About Clondra
Clondra is a small, rural village in north-west County Longford, situated where the Camlin River meets the River Shannon and close to the county boundary with Roscommon. It has a peaceful, waterside character, with traditional village life, surrounding farmland and access to the Shannon navigation giving the area a strong boating and angling identity. The village itself has limited day-to-day retail provision, so residents commonly travel to nearby Lanesborough or Longford town for larger supermarket shops, secondary schooling, healthcare and a wider choice of restaurants and services. Local education is centred on the nearby primary schools, while older pupils generally attend schools in Longford or surrounding towns. Road access is straightforward via the R398 and regional routes towards Lanesborough and Longford, with Dublin and the Midlands reachable by road; public transport is more limited than in larger towns. Pubs and cafés in Clondra and neighbouring villages provide informal social spaces, while Lanesborough offers additional food, leisure and riverside amenities. The surrounding waterways, Royal Canal connections and nearby countryside are well suited to walking, fishing, boating and other outdoor activities, with community and GAA life forming an important part of the local identity.
Property Market in Clondra
Based on 4 properties for sale in Clondra
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Clondra
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Clondra and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving families in the Killashee and wider parish area.
Longford provides the nearest broad choice of post-primary schools and further education.
Established co-educational post-primary option within reach across the county boundary.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local regional route linking Clondra with Lanesborough and surrounding villages.
Main regional connection towards Longford, Roscommon and wider Midlands destinations.
InterCity rail station providing services towards Dublin and Sligo.
Longford town offers the nearest regular regional bus connections.
Waterside access supporting leisure boating, angling and canal-side recreation.
Amenities
Traditional village social provision, with nearby services centred on the small settlement.
Nearby town centre with supermarkets, shops, cafés, pubs and everyday services.
Wider retail, banking, dining, healthcare and professional services are available nearby.
Local venue supporting community activities, meetings and events in the surrounding area.
Public library providing books, digital access, study facilities and community services.
Open waterside spaces suited to walking, fishing, boating and informal recreation.
Town-based gyms, sports grounds and indoor facilities serve residents from Clondra.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community Gaelic games organisation supporting local teams and youth participation.
Nearby parish club offering Gaelic football and community sporting activities.
Water-based recreational interests are supported by the surrounding Shannon waterways.
County authority responsible for local services, roads, planning and community infrastructure.
Independent shops, pubs and services provide everyday amenities close to Clondra.
Nearby Areas
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