About Crookedwood
Crookedwood is a small rural locality in north County Westmeath, set between the larger centres of Mullingar and Castlepollard and close to Bracklin, Ballynafid and Multyfarnham. It has a quiet, countryside character, with detached homes, farmland and dispersed settlement rather than a conventional village-centre feel. Day-to-day life is car-dependent, although Mullingar provides the broadest choice of supermarkets, services, cafés, restaurants, schools and employment within practical driving distance. Local primary-school provision is available in surrounding communities, while secondary education is generally centred on Mullingar or Castlepollard. The N4 and N52 are the principal regional road connections, giving access towards Mullingar, Dublin and towns across the Midlands; rail services are available from Mullingar. Nearby Lough Owel and Lough Derravaragh support walking, angling, boating and countryside leisure, while Belvedere House and Gardens near Mullingar is a notable family and heritage attraction. Pubs, shops and community facilities are mainly found in neighbouring villages and towns, with Mullingar offering the widest selection of restaurants, cafés, pubs, retail and healthcare. Crookedwood therefore suits buyers seeking a rural Westmeath setting while remaining within reach of town-based amenities and commuting routes.
Property Market in Crookedwood
Based on 2 properties for sale in Crookedwood
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Crookedwood
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Multyfarnham and surrounding rural communities.
Primary school serving the Longwood area, south-east of Crookedwood.
Second-level community college serving Castlepollard and north Westmeath communities.
Established Mullingar secondary school offering post-primary education in the county town.
Town primary school providing mainstream education in central Mullingar.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Important regional route linking north Westmeath with Mullingar, Delvin and the wider Midlands.
Main Dublin–Sligo corridor, accessible from Crookedwood via the Mullingar road network.
InterCity and commuter services connect Mullingar with Dublin and Sligo.
Town-based bus connections provide onward travel around Westmeath and to Dublin.
Regional transport hub with local and interurban bus stops and taxi services.
Amenities
Main nearby retail destination, with supermarkets, independent shops, cafés and essential services.
Regional hospital providing acute, outpatient and emergency healthcare services for the area.
County library offering books, study facilities, digital resources and community programming.
Historic lakeside estate with woodland walks, gardens, playgrounds and family attractions.
Large nearby lake popular for angling, boating, birdwatching and countryside recreation.
Local cultural venue hosting performances, exhibitions, workshops and community events.
Nearby hotel leisure facilities offering fitness and swimming amenities, subject to membership access.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Prominent local Gaelic games club with teams and facilities serving the Mullingar area.
Community rugby club providing youth and adult playing opportunities near Mullingar.
Athletics club offering training and competition for juniors and adults.
Community venue hosting local activities, meetings, classes and social events.
North Westmeath Gaelic games club serving Castlepollard and surrounding villages.
Nearby Areas
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