Keenagh Neighbourhood Guide
Longford
About Keenagh
Keenagh is a small village in south County Longford, in the N39 area, set between the larger towns of Longford and Ballymahon and close to the Royal Canal and the River Inny. It has a quiet, close-knit rural character, with village housing and surrounding farmland rather than an urban streetscape. Day-to-day life is centred on local shops, community facilities and traditional pubs, while a wider range of supermarkets, secondary schools, healthcare and services is available in Longford and Ballymahon. Keenagh National School provides primary education locally, with secondary options including Ballymahon Vocational School and post-primary schools in Longford. Road travel is the main commuting option, with the N55 providing links towards Longford and Ballymahon and onward connections to Athlone and the Midlands; Longford railway station is the nearest principal rail connection. The Royal Canal and nearby waterways provide attractive walking, cycling and fishing opportunities, and the surrounding bogland and countryside add to the area’s spacious feel. Residents also benefit from community and sporting activity in the village and neighbouring parishes, including Gaelic games and local recreational groups.
Property Market in Keenagh
Based on 8 properties for sale in Keenagh
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Keenagh
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Keenagh and the surrounding rural community.
Post-primary school in Ballymahon, offering education and practical subjects for local pupils.
Visit website ↗Longford secondary school providing co-educational post-primary education and Leaving Certificate programmes.
Longford post-primary college serving students from across the wider county area.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗National route linking Keenagh with Longford, Ballymahon and wider Midlands destinations.
Nearest main rail station, with Dublin–Westport and Dublin–Galway services via the Midlands.
Bus connections in the wider area link villages with Longford and Ballymahon.
Regional and local routes connect Keenagh with Ardagh, Newtowncashel and neighbouring settlements.
Amenities
Convenient local provisions for everyday groceries, household needs and basic services.
Traditional local bars provide informal meeting places and community-focused social life.
Scenic waterside route nearby for walking, cycling, fishing and enjoying the countryside.
Village venue used for meetings, activities, classes and local community events.
Nearby town offering supermarkets, cafés, pubs, restaurants, pharmacies and everyday services.
County town providing broader retail, healthcare, dining, banking and leisure facilities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation in the parish.
Local organisations use the centre for social, cultural and recreational activities.
Established neighbouring club offering Gaelic football and community sporting activities.
Informal and organised activities make use of the nearby canal-side recreational route.
Properties For Sale near Keenagh
Nearby Areas
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