About Knockvicar
Knockvicar is a small, rural locality in north County Roscommon, close to the Shannon and Lough Key, and within easy reach of Boyle, Cootehall, Keadue and Ballyfarnon. It has a quiet countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland, woodland and waterways rather than a conventional village centre. Daily life is generally car-dependent, although Boyle provides the nearest substantial range of shops, services, schools and rail connections. Families can access local primary schools in the surrounding villages, while second-level education is available in Boyle and nearby towns. The area is well placed for outdoor recreation, including boating, fishing, walking and cycling around Lough Key Forest Park and the wider Shannon region. Local social life is centred on nearby pubs, community activities and sporting clubs, with restaurants, cafés and supermarkets concentrated mainly in Boyle and Carrick-on-Shannon. Commuters can use the N4 for connections towards Sligo or Dublin, with Boyle railway station providing an alternative for longer journeys. Knockvicar suits those seeking a peaceful rural setting while remaining within practical reach of larger local service centres.
Property Market in Knockvicar
Based on 2 properties for sale in Knockvicar
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Knockvicar
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Knockvicar and surrounding rural communities.
Small village primary school serving families around Cootehall and the lower Shannon area.
Primary school serving Boyle and neighbouring rural communities in north Roscommon.
Mixed second-level school offering broad academic and practical programmes locally.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional road connections link Knockvicar with Boyle, Athlone and surrounding Roscommon towns.
National route provides onward access towards Sligo, Carrick-on-Shannon and Dublin.
Mainline station serving Dublin-Sligo trains, with onward connections along the western corridor.
Bus services in nearby Boyle and Carrick-on-Shannon provide regional public transport options.
Amenities
Major nearby recreation destination with woodland walks, activities, views and family attractions.
Scenic lake offering boating, fishing and waterside recreation close to Knockvicar.
Nearby centre for supermarkets, cafés, pharmacies, banks, services and everyday shopping.
Restored eighteenth-century townhouse and heritage attraction in the centre of Boyle.
Atmospheric medieval Cistercian abbey and one of the town’s best-known heritage sites.
Traditional nearby pub providing a local meeting place, drinks and occasional food.
Popular arts and dining venue offering food, events and cultural programming.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Adventure and outdoor recreation operator with activities for families and visitors.
Local Gaelic games club supporting football, hurling and community participation.
Community football club providing youth and adult soccer opportunities locally.
Local venue supporting social events, activities and community gatherings.
Nearby water-based activity provider offering kayaking and outdoor experiences on the Shannon.
Nearby Areas
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