Clonygowan (also Cloneygowan) () is a village in County Offaly,

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to Portarlington road. As of the 2016 census, it had a population of 198 people. The main village centre is built around a central green.

Places of interest

While Clonygowan House no longer exists, a dovecote, designed in the manner of a folly and built on the estate grounds circa 1830, survives as a reminder of the former house.

Events and culture

The annual Gooseberry Fair takes place in Clonygowan every August.

Education

Scoil Mhuire is a five-classroom primary school located in Clonygowan.

References

Towns and villages in County Offaly {{Offaly-geo-stub