About Ballitore
Ballitore is a small historic village in south County Kildare, close to the Wicklow border and surrounded by the rural communities of Calverstown, Kilkea, Moone, Timolin, Grangecon, Narraghmore and Kilmead. Known for its Quaker heritage, the village has a quiet, close-knit character, with attractive older buildings, open countryside and a distinctly rural pace of life. Day-to-day living is car-dependent, although Athy, Castledermot, Baltinglass and Naas provide broader shopping, services and employment options. Ballitore National School serves local families, while secondary-school choices are generally found in nearby towns and villages. The R448 provides the main road connection towards Athy and Kilcullen, and the M9 can be reached via Castledermot or Kilcullen for longer-distance commuting towards Dublin, Carlow and Kilkenny. Local social life centres on community activities and nearby pubs, with The Silken Thomas in nearby Moone among the recognisable places for food and drink. Residents also have access to village green spaces, country walks and the surrounding estates and landmarks, including Moone Abbey and Kilkea Castle. For larger supermarkets, cafés, healthcare and leisure facilities, Athy and Naas are the principal nearby service centres.
Property Market in Ballitore
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What’s in Ballitore
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Ballitore and surrounding south Kildare communities.
Nearby secondary school providing post-primary education in the wider Kildare area.
Post-primary school in Athy, offering education and support services for local families.
Established secondary school accessible by road from Ballitore and surrounding rural areas.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main local road linking Ballitore with Athy, Kilcullen and surrounding villages.
Accessed nearby for relatively direct journeys towards Dublin, Carlow and Kilkenny.
Intercity rail station with services towards Dublin Heuston, Kildare and Waterford.
Further rail option providing services on the Dublin–Waterford route.
Limited rural services connect nearby villages with Athy and larger regional towns.
Amenities
Important local heritage site reflecting Ballitore’s long Quaker and educational history.
Popular nearby pub and restaurant offering food, drinks and a sociable village setting.
Notable medieval monastic site and landmark a short drive from Ballitore.
Historic castle estate nearby, with grounds, hospitality and countryside surroundings.
Nearby service centre with supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, banks and healthcare provision.
Sports and recreation facilities serving Athy and surrounding south Kildare communities.
Quiet local outdoor spaces supporting informal recreation, walking and community gatherings.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local organisation supporting village events, facilities and community activities.
School community contributing to local family life and village events.
Nearby Gaelic games club serving players and families across the surrounding area.
Established local club offering Gaelic games and community involvement near Ballitore.
Historic faith community closely associated with the village’s identity and heritage.
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