About Bailieborough
Bailieborough is a small market town in east County Cavan, close to the borders with Meath and Monaghan and within easy reach of Kingscourt, Cootehill, Virginia and Mullagh. It has a settled, community-focused character, with traditional streets, surrounding farmland and Lough an Leagh providing a notably green and scenic setting. Everyday life is centred on the town’s shops, cafés, pubs and local services, while larger retail trips are generally made to Cavan, Navan or Dundalk. Families have access to local primary and secondary education, with nearby rural schools serving the wider hinterland, including Corlea National School near Kingscourt and the former Edennagully School House. There is no railway station in Bailieborough, so commuting is mainly by car, with regional bus services and road connections linking the town to Cavan, Kingscourt, Kells, Navan and other surrounding centres. Local amenities include Bailieborough Community School, library and healthcare provision, sports facilities, playgrounds and walks around the town and lake. Pubs and casual dining provide a traditional social scene, complemented by cafés and independent businesses, while nearby Bailieborough Shamrocks and other community organisations contribute to the town’s strong local identity.
Property Market in Bailieborough
Based on 20 properties for sale in Bailieborough
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What’s in Bailieborough
Schools
Local post-primary school serving Bailieborough and surrounding communities with broad educational provision.
Town primary school serving local families and younger pupils from the surrounding area.
Nearby rural primary school serving children in the Corlea and Kingscourt hinterland.
Visit website ↗Historic rural school building reflecting the area’s traditional network of local schools.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key regional route connecting Bailieborough with Kingscourt, Virginia and surrounding towns.
Road connection towards Cootehill and the wider north Cavan area.
Regional buses provide connections from Bailieborough towards nearby towns and larger centres.
Nearby Kingscourt offers additional regional bus links towards Navan and Dundalk.
Road access to the M3 supports commuting towards Navan, Dublin and the capital region.
Amenities
Scenic local lake providing attractive waterside surroundings for walks and outdoor recreation.
Public library offering books, information services, community activities and access facilities.
Visit website ↗Local venue for meetings, classes, events and activities serving residents of all ages.
Local medical facility supporting general healthcare needs in the town and hinterland.
Compact centre with convenience shopping, independent businesses, cafés, services and traditional pubs.
Local recreational spaces supporting children’s play, exercise and community sporting activity.
Nearby outdoor cycling destination offering marked trails through the Cavan countryside.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Gaelic games club providing football, hurling and community sport for local members.
Community boxing club offering training and youth-focused sporting opportunities locally.
Local organisation involved in community initiatives and improvements around the town.
Member-owned financial cooperative providing savings and lending services to the community.
Independent local venues provide informal dining, conversation and a traditional social atmosphere.
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