About Ballybrittas
Ballybrittas is a small rural village in east County Laois, close to the Kildare border and well placed between Monasterevin, Portarlington and Athy. It has a quiet, open countryside character, with local homes and farms set around the village and easy access to larger nearby towns for everyday services. Families generally look to surrounding villages and towns for schools, while Ballybrittas itself benefits from its proximity to Kildangan, Emo and Killenard. The M7 is readily accessible for commuting towards Dublin, while rail services at Monasterevin and Portarlington provide useful alternatives for longer journeys. Local shopping and services are limited within Ballybrittas, so residents commonly travel to Monasterevin, Portarlington or Portlaoise for supermarkets, healthcare and broader retail. Nearby Emo and Kildangan provide familiar village pubs and community facilities, with further cafés, restaurants and leisure options in Portarlington and Portlaoise. The area is particularly attractive to people seeking a peaceful countryside setting without being too far from major road and rail connections. Recreation includes the landscaped grounds at Emo Court, the Grand Canal and River Barrow environs, and the golf and leisure facilities around Killenard.
Property Market in Ballybrittas
Based on 4 properties for sale in Ballybrittas
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Ballybrittas
Schools
Local primary-school provision serving children in Ballybrittas and the surrounding rural area.
Nearby primary school serving families in Kildangan and surrounding east Laois communities.
Local secondary school offering post-primary education in the nearby market town.
Established secondary school providing a broad range of post-primary subjects and activities.
Co-educational post-primary school serving Portarlington and neighbouring communities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Major Dublin–Limerick route accessible nearby, supporting regional and commuter travel.
Intercity rail station offering services towards Dublin Heuston, Kildare and the midlands.
Important rail hub with frequent commuter and intercity connections towards Dublin and Galway.
Regional bus connections link surrounding villages with Monasterevin, Portlaoise and larger towns.
Useful regional route connecting Ballybrittas with Monasterevin, Portarlington and nearby settlements.
Amenities
Historic estate with extensive gardens, woodland walks and popular visitor facilities nearby.
Nearby town centre with supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, pharmacies and everyday services.
Larger nearby centre offering retail, cafés, restaurants, banking and essential services.
Hotel, spa, dining and leisure complex serving the surrounding Laois countryside.
Well-regarded parkland golf course and clubhouse within convenient travelling distance.
Public library providing books, study facilities, events and community services locally.
Main nearby hospital providing emergency, outpatient and wider healthcare services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club with teams and community activity for different age groups.
Established parish club providing Gaelic football and community participation nearby.
Large local club offering Gaelic games, juvenile development and social activities.
Community venue hosting local activities, classes and events for surrounding residents.
Rugby club providing organised sport, youth participation and community engagement.
Nearby Areas
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