About Ballybrittas
Ballybrittas is a small rural village in east County Laois, close to the county boundary and positioned between Kildangan, Monasterevin, Emo, Killenard and Vicarstown. It has a quiet, community-oriented character, with homes and farmland surrounding a compact village centre rather than a large range of urban services. Day-to-day shopping and services are generally found in nearby Monasterevin and Portarlington, while Portlaoise provides a wider choice of supermarkets, healthcare, secondary education, restaurants and employment services. The M7 motorway is readily accessible for commuting towards Dublin, Portlaoise and Limerick, and rail services are available from Monasterevin and Portarlington. Local families have access to primary-school provision in the surrounding villages, with further primary and secondary options in Monasterevin, Portarlington and Portlaoise. Pubs and casual dining are concentrated in the neighbouring towns and villages, with Emo, Monasterevin and Portarlington offering the most convenient nearby choices. Leisure attractions include Emo Court and its extensive demesne, while the Grand Canal, Barrow Way and nearby GAA facilities provide walking, cycling and sporting opportunities. Ballybrittas suits residents seeking a countryside setting with practical access to larger centres rather than those looking for extensive amenities within the village itself.
Property Market in Ballybrittas
Based on 3 properties for sale in Ballybrittas
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What’s in Ballybrittas
Schools
Local primary-school provision serving children in Ballybrittas and surrounding rural communities.
Primary school in nearby Monasterevin, serving the town and surrounding hinterland.
Established primary school offering local education in the nearby town of Portarlington.
Visit website ↗Mixed secondary school providing post-primary education and a broad subject choice.
Nearby post-primary school serving students from Monasterevin and surrounding areas.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Convenient motorway access near Portlaoise for Dublin, Limerick and regional commuting.
Intercity rail station serving Dublin Heuston, Portlaoise and selected regional destinations.
Busy nearby station with regular services towards Dublin, Portlaoise and the Midlands.
Local and regional bus connections are available from nearby Monasterevin town.
Important local route linking Ballybrittas with Monasterevin, Portarlington and surrounding villages.
Amenities
Historic house and landscaped demesne offering walks, woodland scenery and family recreation.
Nearby centre with supermarkets, convenience shops, cafés, pubs and essential everyday services.
Larger nearby retail centre with supermarkets, restaurants, cafés and community services.
Scenic waterways nearby, popular for walking, cycling, fishing and peaceful countryside outings.
Public library providing books, community services, events and access to local information.
Regional hospital providing emergency, outpatient and wider healthcare services for County Laois.
Nearby community sporting facilities supporting Gaelic games and local recreational activity.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local rural community network supporting village activities, events and neighbourhood initiatives.
Gaelic games club serving Kildangan and neighbouring communities near Ballybrittas.
Established local club offering Gaelic football, hurling and community sporting participation.
Community Gaelic games club serving Emo and the surrounding east Laois area.
Convenient nearby independent shops, cafés, pubs and service businesses for residents.
Nearby Areas
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