Lismacaffrey Neighbourhood Guide
Westmeath
About Lismacaffrey
Lismacaffrey is a small rural locality in north County Westmeath, close to the borders with Longford and Cavan and within reach of Edgeworthstown, Granard, Coole and Streete. The area is predominantly agricultural and residential, with a quiet countryside character, scattered homes and a strong reliance on nearby villages and towns for everyday services. Families generally look to local primary schools in the surrounding parishes, while secondary education and a broader range of shops and services are available in Edgeworthstown, Granard and Longford. There is no railway station in Lismacaffrey itself, so commuting is mainly by car, with the N55 and regional roads providing access towards Cavan, Longford and Athlone; Dublin and larger employment centres are typically reached by road. Shopping, cafés, pubs and restaurants are concentrated in the surrounding towns rather than within the locality, including the centres of Edgeworthstown and Granard. Streete Parish Park and Community Centre provides an important nearby focus for recreation, parish activities and community life. The wider area suits residents seeking space, a rural setting and access to local community networks, while accepting that most amenities and regular public transport require a short drive.
What’s in Lismacaffrey
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Streete and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby rural primary provision serving families in the surrounding Westmeath countryside.
Second-level school in Edgeworthstown offering education for surrounding communities.
Established secondary school serving Granard and the wider north Longford area.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route linking the area with Edgeworthstown, Granard and Cavan.
Rail station on the Dublin–Sligo line, accessible by road from Lismacaffrey.
Additional Dublin–Sligo rail connection serving commuters from the wider area.
Regional bus connections available in the nearest larger town.
Country roads connect Lismacaffrey with Streete, Coole, Granard and neighbouring townlands.
Amenities
Community facility with recreational space and parish activities near the locality.
Visit website ↗Nearby centre for supermarkets, everyday shopping, cafés, pubs and essential services.
Historic market town offering local shops, hospitality businesses and community services.
Small nearby village providing limited local amenities and community-based facilities.
Traditional pubs provide informal social spaces, food and evening hospitality nearby.
Broader choice of retail, restaurants, healthcare, sports and cultural facilities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local parish network supporting events, activities and community life around Streete.
Venue-based groups provide recreation, meetings and activities for nearby residents.
Gaelic games club serving players and families from the surrounding district.
Historic Norman earthwork and local visitor landmark in Granard town.
Agricultural enterprises remain an important part of the local economy and landscape.
Nearby Areas
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