Kilrooskey Neighbourhood Guide
Roscommon
About Kilrooskey
Kilrooskey is a small rural locality in County Roscommon, in the F42 area north-east of Roscommon town and close to Ballagh, Derrane, Four Mile House and Kilteevan. It has a quiet, agricultural character, with scattered homes, farmland and a strong reliance on nearby villages and Roscommon for everyday services. Roscommon town is the main centre for shopping, secondary education, healthcare, professional services and employment, while Strokestown and nearby settlements provide additional options depending on where residents live. Local schooling is centred on small rural primary schools in the surrounding parishes, with secondary schools and further services generally requiring a trip into Roscommon or another larger town. There is no rail station or substantial public-transport network in Kilrooskey itself, so most households depend on cars for commuting, school runs and shopping; the N61 and regional roads provide access towards Roscommon and Strokestown. Pubs, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and leisure facilities are concentrated in Roscommon town, where residents can use the library, cinema, sports clubs, parks and municipal amenities. The area suits people seeking countryside living within practical driving distance of a county town, with community life often organised through parish, GAA and local rural networks.
Property Market in Kilrooskey
Based on 3 properties for sale in Kilrooskey
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Kilrooskey
Schools
Rural primary school serving families in the wider north Roscommon area.
Local primary school serving children from Four Mile House and surrounding townlands.
Large primary school option in Roscommon town, serving nearby residential and rural communities.
Secondary school in Roscommon town offering post-primary education and established transition-year provision.
Mixed post-primary school serving Strokestown and surrounding north Roscommon communities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Important regional route linking nearby rural areas with Roscommon, Strokestown and Boyle.
Mainline station providing Dublin–Westport and Dublin–Galway rail connections via Athlone.
Regional bus connections serving Roscommon and larger towns across the county.
Rural transport network offering scheduled and demand-responsive connections in County Roscommon.
Nearest major service hub, reached by regional roads from Kilrooskey and surrounding townlands.
Amenities
Main local destination for supermarkets, independent shops, banks, cafés and everyday services.
Public library offering books, study facilities, digital resources and community programming.
Public leisure facility with fitness, swimming and indoor sporting amenities.
Local museum presenting county history, archaeology and cultural heritage displays.
Historic castle and attractive parkland used for walking, recreation and family outings.
Popular Roscommon town restaurant and bar providing casual dining and evening refreshments.
Established town-centre pub offering drinks, food and a local social atmosphere.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Prominent GAA club based in Roscommon town, offering Gaelic games and community participation.
GAA club serving players and families across Strokestown and surrounding rural districts.
Local GAA club representing communities in the wider north Roscommon area.
County arts venue hosting theatre, music, exhibitions, workshops and community events.
Supports local enterprise, town-centre business activity and economic development initiatives.
Nearby Areas
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