Kilglass Neighbourhood Guide
Roscommon
About Kilglass
Kilglass is a rural locality in County Roscommon, within the F42 routing area and close to Elphin, Kilmore, Scramoge, Strokestown, Hillstreet and Whitehall. It is a dispersed, countryside community rather than a compact village, with homes and farms set among fields, hedgerows and quiet local roads. Day-to-day life is peaceful and car-dependent, while Strokestown and Elphin provide the nearest useful range of shops, services, schools and places to eat or meet. Families generally look to nearby primary schools and to secondary education in Strokestown, Elphin or Roscommon town, depending on location and school choice. There is no railway station in Kilglass itself, but roads connect residents towards Strokestown, Roscommon and Carrick-on-Shannon, with rail services available from stations such as Roscommon or Carrick-on-Shannon. Local social life centres on GAA, parish activities and traditional pubs in surrounding villages and towns, rather than a dense local commercial centre. The area also benefits from access to the wider attractions of County Roscommon, including Strokestown Park, the Shannon lakes and river countryside, and a network of walking and rural recreation routes.
Property Market in Kilglass
Based on 1 property for sale in Kilglass
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Kilglass
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Kilglass and surrounding rural townlands.
Primary education option in nearby Elphin, serving the local parish community.
Town primary school providing mainstream primary education and community facilities.
Local secondary school offering post-primary education for pupils across surrounding areas.
Post-primary school in Elphin serving students from north Roscommon communities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Important regional route linking the wider Kilglass area with Strokestown and Elphin.
Major westward route accessible near Strokestown, connecting towards Roscommon and Longford.
Rail station providing Dublin–Westport services, reached by road from Kilglass.
Mainline station on the Dublin–Sligo route, accessible for northern journeys.
Regional buses operate through larger nearby towns, with limited rural coverage.
Amenities
Nearest larger service centre with shops, groceries, cafés, pubs and everyday facilities.
Historic town hotel offering accommodation, dining and a recognised local meeting place.
Traditional local pub serving the Elphin community and surrounding rural areas.
Historic estate with gardens, museum attractions and extensive grounds near Strokestown.
Public library providing books, digital access, community services and local activities.
Regional hospital in Roscommon town providing emergency and wider healthcare services.
Nearby Shannon-side village with marina, riverside scenery, walks and hospitality venues.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club representing the Kilglass area and its surrounding community.
Established GAA club providing football, juvenile sport and community activities.
Neighbouring Gaelic games organisation with teams and facilities for local players.
Parish network supporting local events, worship, volunteering and community connections.
Major local heritage business and visitor attraction supporting tourism and seasonal employment.
Nearby Areas
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