Kilmore Neighbourhood Guide

Roscommon

About Kilmore

Kilmore is a small, rural locality in north County Roscommon, close to Dromod and the county boundary with Leitrim, with the N41 routing area reflecting its wider rural setting. Living here means a quiet countryside environment of scattered homes, farmland, lakes and waterways, while nearby Dromod provides the most useful everyday village services. Families generally rely on surrounding villages for primary-schooling and on larger settlements such as Carrick-on-Shannon and Longford for a wider choice of secondary education, shopping and services. Dromod railway station is an important transport asset, offering rail connections towards Dublin and the west, while local roads provide access to Carrick-on-Shannon, Longford and the N4. Local social life is centred on village pubs, community activities and neighbouring GAA clubs rather than a dense town-centre offering. Shopping and dining are available in Dromod and nearby Carrick-on-Shannon, with cafés, restaurants and supermarkets supplemented by independent local businesses. The area is well suited to residents seeking space, a slower pace and access to lakeside and countryside recreation, including the Shannon waterways and nearby walking routes. Larger leisure, healthcare and retail facilities are generally found in Carrick-on-Shannon, Longford or other surrounding towns.

Property Market in Kilmore

Based on 11 properties for sale in Kilmore

€324,500
Median asking price
avg €378,200
€100k – €1.1m
Price range
4
Avg bedrooms
3
Avg bathrooms
182 m²
Avg floor area
G
Most common BER
6
New listings
last 3 months

Property types

4 (36%)
2 (18%)
2 (18%)
1 (9%)
1 (9%)
Other1 (9%)

Bedrooms

3 bed3 (38%)
4 bed2 (25%)
5+ bed3 (38%)

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

What’s in Kilmore

Schools

primary

Local primary school serving Dromod and surrounding rural communities.

primary

Rural primary-school option serving communities across the wider north Roscommon and Leitrim area.

secondary

Post-primary school in Carrick-on-Shannon, serving students from surrounding districts.

secondary

Mixed post-primary school offering broad secondary education and extracurricular activities.

rail

Mainline station with services towards Dublin, Longford, Carrick-on-Shannon and Sligo.

road

Key regional access route connecting Longford, Carrick-on-Shannon, Sligo and Dublin.

road

Rural road network linking Kilmore with Dromod, Kilglass and neighbouring townlands.

bus

Limited regional services connect nearby villages and larger surrounding towns.

Amenities

shopping

Nearby village services include convenience shopping, local businesses and everyday essentials.

pub

Well-known village pub and restaurant close to Dromod station and the Shannon.

pub

Traditional local pub and accommodation option serving residents and visitors.

park

Nearby historic estate with landscaped grounds, woodland walks and lakeside scenery.

shopping

Wider retail choice includes supermarkets, independent shops, cafés and professional services.

library

Public library providing books, digital resources, events and community facilities.

healthcare

Nearby medical services supporting residents across the surrounding Roscommon and Leitrim area.

Local Clubs & Businesses

community group

Venue for local meetings, activities and community events in the neighbouring village.

sports club

Gaelic games club serving players and families around Dromod and nearby townlands.

sports club

Local Gaelic games club representing the Kilglass area and wider rural community.

business

Dromod’s pubs, restaurants and accommodation businesses support local social and visitor activity.

Nearby Areas

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