Cootehall Neighbourhood Guide
Roscommon
About Cootehall
Cootehall is a small, rural village in County Roscommon, set on the River Shannon between Carrick-on-Shannon and Boyle, with the wider area extending towards Knockvicar, Keadue and Ballinameen. It has a peaceful countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland, woodland and waterways rather than a conventional suburban streetscape. Daily life is quiet and community-minded, and many residents travel to Carrick-on-Shannon, Boyle or larger nearby towns for work, secondary education and extensive shopping. Cootehall National School provides local primary education, while secondary-school choices are available in Boyle and Carrick-on-Shannon. The village is close to the Shannon Blueway and Lough Key Forest and Activity Park, offering walking, cycling, boating and family leisure opportunities. Local social life centres on the village pub and community facilities, while nearby Carrick-on-Shannon and Boyle provide a broader choice of cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, healthcare and services. Road travel is the main transport option, with the N4 accessible via Carrick-on-Shannon and Boyle railway station providing connections on the Dublin–Sligo line.
Property Market in Cootehall
Based on 18 properties for sale in Cootehall
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Cootehall
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Cootehall and surrounding rural communities.
Primary school in nearby Boyle, offering an alternative local education option.
Mixed secondary school in Carrick-on-Shannon, serving the wider surrounding area.
Co-educational secondary school in Elphin, accessible from the surrounding Roscommon countryside.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main east–west route near Carrick-on-Shannon, linking Sligo, Longford and Dublin.
Dublin–Sligo railway station providing regional and intercity rail connections.
Convenient rail station serving Carrick-on-Shannon and nearby rural communities.
Rural and town bus connections link Cootehall with nearby settlements and services.
Navigable River Shannon and nearby waterways support boating and recreational travel.
Amenities
Local meeting place for residents, community gatherings and informal socialising.
Large woodland recreation destination with trails, adventure activities and family attractions.
Water-based and riverside recreation route offering walking, cycling, paddling and boating.
Nearby centre for supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, banks, healthcare and everyday services.
Historic nearby town with shops, cafés, pubs, services and community facilities.
Restored eighteenth-century house and cultural attraction in the centre of Boyle.
Popular outdoor amenity with forest walks, viewpoints, playgrounds and recreational facilities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Village facility supporting local meetings, activities, events and community life.
Local Gaelic games and community network serving Cootehall and surrounding parish areas.
Nearby golf club offering a full course and facilities for members and visitors.
Visit website ↗Community organisation providing family, social and support services in the wider area.
Shannon-side marina supporting boating, waterside recreation and visitor activity.
Properties For Sale near Cootehall
Nearby Areas
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