Ballyboughal Neighbourhood Guide
Dublin
About Ballyboughal
Ballyboughal is a small rural village in north County Dublin, within the A41 area and close to Garristown, Oldtown, Rolestown and Lusk. It has a quiet, agricultural character, with a compact village centre and a strong local-community feel rather than the services and bustle of a larger commuter town. Families generally use the village primary school and travel to nearby towns for broader secondary-school choice, shopping and everyday services. Dublin Airport, Swords and Ashbourne are within practical driving distance, while the M2, M1 and N2 provide useful routes towards Dublin, the airport and north County Dublin. Bus Éireann services connect the surrounding villages, although residents typically rely on cars for commuting and regular errands. Local social life centres on village pubs, community activities and nearby GAA facilities, with further cafés, restaurants and retail available in Swords, Ashbourne, Balbriggan and Lusk. The surrounding countryside offers open farmland and quiet roads for walking and cycling, while the area’s principal attractions include nearby historic churches, village landmarks and the wider north Dublin rural landscape.
Property Market in Ballyboughal
Based on 7 properties for sale in Ballyboughal
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Ballyboughal
Schools
Large post-primary school offering broad secondary education in nearby Swords.
Established secondary school within reach for families considering northbound options.
Girls’ secondary school providing education and extracurricular activities in Swords.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional bus services connect the village with Swords and surrounding north Dublin communities.
Fast road access towards Ashbourne, Dublin and the wider north commuter belt.
Key north Dublin route linking the area with the airport, Drogheda and Dublin.
Major national and international airport approximately within a practical driving commute.
Swords provides extensive onward bus links across Dublin and surrounding towns.
Amenities
Traditional local pubs provide informal drinks, conversation and community meeting places.
Venue for local activities, meetings and community events serving the village.
Major nearby shopping centre with supermarkets, shops, cafés and leisure facilities.
Town-centre retail area offering shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday services.
Nearby hotel, golf and leisure destination set in north County Dublin countryside.
Historic estate and visitor attraction with parkland, gardens and family activities.
Nearby public library providing books, digital services and community programming.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting participation, coaching and community involvement.
Local volunteer organisation helping coordinate village activities and events.
School-linked group supporting pupils, families and fundraising initiatives.
Nearby town provides broader choice of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and services.
Properties For Sale near Ballyboughal
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