Raharney, WestmeathRaharney, Westmeath

Raharney Neighbourhood Guide

Westmeath

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About Raharney

Raharney is a small rural village in north County Westmeath, close to the borders with Meath and Kildare and within easy reach of Kinnegad, Killucan and Ballivor. Its character is chiefly residential and agricultural, with a quiet community atmosphere rather than the bustle of a larger town. Day-to-day life centres on local village services, while larger supermarket shops, schools, healthcare and employment facilities are commonly accessed in Kinnegad, Mullingar or surrounding towns. Raharney National School provides local primary education, with secondary-school choices available in nearby towns such as Kinnegad and Mullingar. Road travel is the main transport option: the N4 and M4 motorway network can be reached via Kinnegad, supporting commuting towards Dublin, while regional roads connect the village with Ballivor, Clonard and Killucan. Local social life is strongly community-based, with village pubs and nearby cafés and restaurants providing informal meeting places, supplemented by the broader choice in Kinnegad and Mullingar. Sporting and parish activities are important locally, with Gaelic games, other clubs and community events serving Raharney and the surrounding district. The area suits residents looking for countryside, space and a close-knit setting while remaining within practical driving distance of larger employment and retail centres.

Property Market in Raharney

Based on 2 properties for sale in Raharney

€307,500
Median asking price
avg €307,500
€215k – €400k
Price range
3
Avg bedrooms
2
Avg bathrooms
83 m²
Avg floor area
G
Most common BER
2
New listings
last 3 months

Property types

1 (50%)
1 (50%)

Bedrooms

2 bed1 (50%)
3 bed1 (50%)

New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.

What’s in Raharney

Schools

primary

Local primary school serving Raharney and surrounding rural communities.

secondary

Catholic secondary school in Mullingar, offering post-primary education for nearby families.

secondary

Mixed secondary school providing broad post-primary education in Mullingar.

secondary

Community college option within commuting distance for families south-east of Raharney.

road

Main strategic route towards Mullingar, Dublin and regional employment centres.

road

Local roads connect the village with Kinnegad, Ballivor, Clonard and Killucan.

bus

Nearby Kinnegad provides regional bus connections and access to longer-distance services.

rail

Nearby rail station on the Dublin-Sligo line, serving commuter and intercity journeys.

rail

Mainline station offering Dublin and Sligo rail services from Mullingar.

Amenities

shopping

Convenient local provisions and everyday services within the village area.

pub

Traditional local meeting places supporting community life and informal socialising.

shopping

Broader supermarket, café, restaurant and service choice a short drive away.

shopping

Larger retail, hospitality, healthcare and professional-services hub nearby.

sports facility

Local sporting grounds supporting Gaelic games and community activities.

community

Venues for parish events, clubs, meetings and local social activities.

leisure

Outdoor activity destination near Lough Ennell, reachable by car from Raharney.

Local Clubs & Businesses

sports club

Local Gaelic games club with strong involvement in the surrounding community.

community group

Parish network supporting events, volunteering and local social activities.

business community

Nearby commercial network representing shops, services and enterprises in Kinnegad.

business community

Larger nearby centre providing employment, shopping and professional services.

Nearby Areas

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