Rockcorry, Monaghan

Rockcorry Neighbourhood Guide

Monaghan

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About Rockcorry

Rockcorry is a small, rural village in north County Monaghan, in the H18 postal area, surrounded by the countryside of the Monaghan drumlin belt. It sits within easy reach of Cootehill and Ballybay, with smaller neighbouring communities including Corduff, Drum, Three Mile House and Aghabog. The area has a quiet, close-knit feel, with scattered farms, mature hedgerows and lakes typical of the county, making it suited to those seeking village living and a slower pace. Day-to-day shopping and broader services are available locally and in nearby towns, while residents generally travel to Cootehill, Ballybay or Monaghan for larger supermarkets, professional services and more extensive healthcare. Education is centred on local primary-school provision, with secondary schools and further facilities available in surrounding towns. There is no current rail service in the village; journeys are mainly by car, with road connections linking Rockcorry to Cootehill, Ballybay and Monaghan, and bus services serving the wider rural area. Social life is based around local pubs, community activity and sporting organisations, while Park Bridge and the surrounding countryside provide recognisable local points of interest and opportunities for walking and informal recreation.

Property Market in Rockcorry

Based on 6 properties for sale in Rockcorry

€859,784
Median asking price
avg €859,784
€485k – €1.2m
Price range
3
Avg bedrooms
2
Avg bathrooms
732 m²
Avg floor area
A2
Most common BER
1
New listings
last 3 months

Property types

1 (17%)
1 (17%)
Site1 (17%)
1 (17%)
1 (17%)
Other1 (17%)

Bedrooms

1 bed1 (33%)
2 bed1 (33%)
5+ bed1 (33%)

New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.

What’s in Rockcorry

Schools

primary

Local primary school serving children from Rockcorry and surrounding rural communities.

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primary

Primary-school options available in nearby Cootehill for families seeking alternatives.

secondary

Mixed post-primary school serving students from the wider north Monaghan area.

secondary

Nearby secondary school providing broad post-primary education and extracurricular activities.

rail heritage landmark

Local railway-related landmark recalling the former rail connections through the region.

road

Important regional route connecting Rockcorry with Cootehill and surrounding Monaghan communities.

road

Road connection towards Ballybay, Monaghan and neighbouring rural settlements.

bus

Community and scheduled services connect surrounding villages with nearby market towns.

Amenities

landmark

Recognisable local bridge and countryside feature near Rockcorry.

shopping

Small village core with everyday services and community-oriented local businesses.

pub and cafe

Informal places for refreshments and socialising within Rockcorry and nearby villages.

shopping

Nearby market-town centre offering supermarkets, shops, cafés and essential services.

shopping

Convenient nearby centre for groceries, retail, hospitality and community services.

leisure and healthcare

Wider selection of restaurants, leisure facilities, healthcare and retail within driving distance.

Local Clubs & Businesses

community group

Local groups help organise events, activities and village initiatives throughout the year.

sports club

Gaelic games and community sporting activity are available through nearby club networks.

sports club

Established nearby club providing Gaelic games, training and social participation.

sports club

Well-known neighbouring Gaelic games club serving Ballybay and surrounding communities.

Nearby Areas

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