About Curraghboy
Curraghboy is a small rural village in County Roscommon, in the N37 area between Athlone and Roscommon town, with nearby communities including Brideswell, Dysart, Kiltoom, Knockcroghery, Four Roads and Rahara. It has a quiet, close-knit countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland and lakeside landscapes rather than a substantial urban centre. Day-to-day life is generally car-dependent, although Athlone provides the nearest major centre for employment, secondary education, shopping, healthcare and rail connections. Local primary-school provision is found in surrounding villages, while families also use schools in Athlone, Roscommon and nearby rural parishes. Curraghboy has limited immediate retail and dining provision, so residents typically rely on nearby villages and Athlone for supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, pubs and services. The surrounding area offers attractive walking, fishing and boating opportunities around Lough Ree and the River Shannon, with local GAA and community activity helping to anchor village life. Road access is convenient via the R446 and regional roads towards Athlone, Roscommon and Ballinasloe, while Athlone railway station and regular bus services are the principal wider commuting options. The area suits people seeking a peaceful rural setting while remaining within practical reach of Athlone’s amenities and transport network.
Property Market in Curraghboy
Based on 6 properties for sale in Curraghboy
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Curraghboy
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Curraghboy and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving Knockcroghery and neighbouring eastern Roscommon communities.
Rural primary school serving families in Four Roads and surrounding areas.
Established secondary school in Athlone providing post-primary education for boys.
Athlone secondary school offering post-primary education and a broad subject range.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route linking the area with Athlone, Roscommon and surrounding villages.
Intercity station providing Dublin, Galway and wider regional rail connections.
Nearby town-based bus connections serving regional and intercity destinations.
Strategic national route connecting Athlone with Roscommon town and northern destinations.
Amenities
Major shopping centre with retailers, cafés and everyday town-centre services.
Public sports facility offering swimming, fitness and indoor leisure activities.
Large nearby lake supporting walking, fishing, boating and waterside recreation.
Historic Shannon-side castle and visitor attraction in central Athlone.
Public library providing books, study space, events and community services.
Wider local choice of dining, cafés and traditional pubs within easy reach.
Regional hospital in Roscommon town providing emergency and specialist healthcare services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting sporting and community activity in the parish.
Nearby Gaelic games club serving Kiltoom and surrounding rural communities.
Third-level campus supporting education, training, research and local enterprise links.
Well-known public facility for swimming, fitness, sports and family activities.
Volunteer-led groups provide meetings, events and social activities across surrounding villages.
Properties For Sale near Curraghboy
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