About Keadue
Keadue is a small, welcoming village in north County Roscommon, close to the borders with Counties Leitrim and Sligo and within the wider Arigna mountain and Shannon lake district. Its character is rural and community-focused, with a compact village centre surrounded by farmland, wooded hills and attractive waterways. Day-to-day life is quieter than in larger towns, although neighbouring Drumshanbo, Carrick-on-Shannon, Ballyfarnon and Boyle provide a broader range of shops, services and secondary education. Keadue National School serves local primary pupils, while secondary-school choices are available in nearby towns, including Drumshanbo and Carrick-on-Shannon. Bus Éireann services and regional bus links connect the village and surrounding communities, while the N4 and N61 provide practical road access towards Sligo, Carrick-on-Shannon, Boyle and Roscommon town. Local social life centres on village pubs, community events and traditional music, with cafés and restaurants available in Keadue and in nearby Drumshanbo and Carrick-on-Shannon. The surrounding countryside offers excellent walking, fishing, cycling and boating opportunities, particularly around Lough Meelagh, the Shannon-Erne Waterway and Arigna’s upland landscapes. Keadue is especially suited to residents seeking a close-knit rural setting, strong local identity and access to outdoor amenities rather than a large urban centre.
Property Market in Keadue
Based on 4 properties for sale in Keadue
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Keadue
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Keadue and surrounding north Roscommon communities.
Mixed secondary school in nearby Drumshanbo, serving a wide rural catchment.
Large mixed secondary school offering broad academic and practical programmes nearby.
Established secondary school option serving families travelling towards south County Sligo.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional service linking Sligo, Carrick-on-Shannon, Longford and Dublin via nearby corridors.
Rural transport connecting Keadue and surrounding villages with larger local towns.
Mainline station providing Dublin–Sligo train services, accessible by road from Keadue.
Key road corridor towards Carrick-on-Shannon, Sligo and Dublin from the surrounding area.
Scenic regional route connecting Keadue with Drumshanbo, Ballyfarnon and Arigna.
Amenities
Popular local venue for drinks, food and social gatherings in the Keadue area.
Community heritage venue highlighting local history, music and the wider Arigna region.
Local library service offering books, digital access and community information.
Scenic lake beside Keadue, popular for angling, walking and waterside recreation.
Well-known nearby visitor attraction interpreting the region’s coal-mining heritage.
Visit website ↗Nearby centre for supermarkets, cafés, pubs, pharmacies and everyday household services.
Picturesque waterways around Drumshanbo offering boating, walking, fishing and cycling opportunities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local community organisation supporting village projects, events and area improvements.
Annual traditional-music festival reflecting the village’s strong heritage and community spirit.
Local Gaelic games organisation providing sporting activities for children and adults.
Successful nearby drinks producer and visitor business based in Drumshanbo.
Neighbouring Gaelic games club serving the Arigna and surrounding rural communities.
Properties For Sale near Keadue
Nearby Areas
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