Kiltoom Neighbourhood Guide
Roscommon
About Kiltoom
Kiltoom is a rural locality in County Roscommon, west of Athlone and close to the River Shannon and Lough Ree landscape. It has a quiet, spread-out countryside character, with one-off homes, farms and small clusters of community facilities rather than a conventional town centre. Residents generally rely on Athlone for a wider choice of shops, secondary education, healthcare, restaurants and commuting connections, while nearby villages provide smaller-scale services and social outlets. Local primary-school provision is available in the surrounding area, and families commonly look towards Athlone and Roscommon town for broader educational options. Road travel is central to daily life, with access towards Athlone, Roscommon, Ballymahon and surrounding villages; Athlone railway station and regional bus services provide useful onward connections. The area’s appeal lies in its open countryside, proximity to waterways and access to outdoor recreation, including walking, boating and angling around Lough Ree and the Shannon. Pubs, cafés and community activities are found mainly in nearby settlements such as Athlone, Knockcroghery and Curraghboy, while local GAA and community organisations are important parts of rural life.
Property Market in Kiltoom
Based on 8 properties for sale in Kiltoom
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Kiltoom
Schools
Nearby primary school serving families in Curraghboy and the surrounding rural community.
Established primary school on Athlone’s eastern side, convenient for some Kiltoom households.
Large mixed secondary school offering broad academic, practical and extracurricular programmes.
Well-known secondary school providing education and extensive sporting activities in Athlone.
Third-level campus offering engineering, business, science, hospitality and other programmes.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional route connecting Athlone with Roscommon and communities north of Kiltoom.
Local and regional roads providing access into Athlone and surrounding villages.
Intercity station linking Athlone with Dublin, Galway, Westport and other destinations.
Regional and national buses serve Athlone, with connections across the Midlands.
Strategic motorway access for commuting towards Dublin, Galway and Midlands towns.
Amenities
Main shopping centre with national retailers, cafés and services in central Athlone.
Public sports facility offering swimming, fitness and indoor recreational activities.
Central library providing books, study space, events and public information services.
Lough Ree watersports and outdoor activity centre west of Athlone.
Riverside walking route and green amenity close to Athlone’s centre.
Popular nearby restaurant and bar in the lakeside village of Glasson.
Historic riverside pub and landmark in Athlone’s traditional town centre.
Lakeside hotel with dining, leisure facilities and access to Lough Ree.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation in the area.
Nearby Gaelic games club with strong community and underage involvement.
Established football club offering youth and adult soccer programmes in Athlone.
Local golf club providing an 18-hole course and clubhouse facilities.
Rural community venue supporting local meetings, activities and social events.
Properties For Sale near Kiltoom
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