Castlecoote, RoscommonCastlecoote, Roscommon

Castlecoote Neighbourhood Guide

Roscommon

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About Castlecoote

Castlecoote is a small, rural village in County Roscommon, set on the River Suck between Athleague and Creggs and close to Donamon and Fuerty. Its character is quiet and community-minded, with attractive riverside scenery, farmland and historic buildings giving the area a distinctly rural feel. Castlecoote Castle and the nearby river landscape are important local landmarks, while the village is also associated with fishing, walking and the wider Suck Valley. Day-to-day life is peaceful and generally car-dependent, with larger grocery shops, services and employment centres found in Roscommon town, Athleague and neighbouring settlements. Local social life centres on traditional pubs, community activities and nearby GAA clubs, rather than a large concentration of restaurants or cafés. Families use local primary schools in the surrounding villages, with secondary education and broader services available in Roscommon town. Road links provide access towards Roscommon, Galway and surrounding towns, while Athleague and Roscommon offer the most useful nearby bus connections. The area suits residents seeking countryside living, space and a strong local identity within reach of larger town amenities.

Property Market in Castlecoote

Based on 4 properties for sale in Castlecoote

€775,000
Median asking price
avg €775,000
€300k – €1.3m
Price range
4
Avg bedrooms
4
Avg bathrooms
233 m²
Avg floor area
B3
Most common BER
2
New listings
last 3 months

Property types

2 (50%)
Farm1 (25%)
Site1 (25%)

Bedrooms

3 bed1 (50%)
5+ bed1 (50%)

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

What’s in Castlecoote

Schools

primary

Local primary school serving children from Fuerty, Castlecoote and surrounding rural communities.

primary

Primary school serving Athleague and nearby villages south of Roscommon town.

primary

Community primary school serving Creggs and the surrounding north Roscommon countryside.

secondary

Mixed post-primary school in Roscommon town offering a broad range of subjects.

secondary

Nearby secondary school option serving students from wider north and central Roscommon.

road

Local regional route linking Castlecoote with Athleague, Creggs and surrounding villages.

road

Important regional connection towards Roscommon town and north-west County Roscommon.

rail

Nearby rail station providing services towards Dublin, Athlone, Westport and Galway connections.

bus

Nearby regional bus connections serving Roscommon town, Galway and surrounding communities.

bus

Wider local and interurban services available from the county town, roughly nearby by road.

Amenities

landmark

Historic riverside castle and one of the village’s most recognisable local landmarks.

leisure

Scenic river supporting walking, angling and quiet countryside recreation around Castlecoote.

pub

Traditional local pub offering a familiar meeting place in the village area.

shopping

Nearby convenience shopping and everyday services for residents around Castlecoote.

shopping

Main nearby hub for supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, banks and professional services.

library

Public library in Roscommon town providing books, digital access and community facilities.

gym

County-town leisure facility with fitness, sports and aquatic amenities.

Local Clubs & Businesses

sports club

Local Gaelic games club serving Fuerty, Castlecoote and surrounding parish communities.

sports club

Established north Roscommon club offering Gaelic football and community sporting activities.

sports club

Nearby club supporting hurling and camogie participation across the local area.

community group

Local community activity helping support events, social connections and village initiatives.

leisure business

Regional walking and heritage landscape supporting outdoor recreation and visitor activity.

Nearby Areas

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