About Ballinamore
Ballinamore is a small, welcoming market town in south County Leitrim, positioned on the Shannon–Erne Waterway and surrounded by drumlin countryside, lakes and waterways. It has a distinctly rural character, but the compact town centre provides the everyday services and social life that make it practical for families, retirees and people working locally or commuting by car. Education is centred on the local primary school and Ballinamore Community School, with further options available in nearby towns. The town’s main street has supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, traditional pubs and places to eat, while the waterways and surrounding lakes support boating, fishing, walking and cycling. Transport is primarily road-based, with bus services linking Ballinamore to neighbouring towns and longer-distance connections, while the N4 and N3 corridors are reachable by car for journeys towards Sligo, Dublin and the north-east. Local leisure life includes the amenity park, the Shannon–Erne Blueway, community facilities and a strong GAA tradition. Ballinamore is also well placed for exploring Fenagh, Keshcarrigan, Newtowngore, Ballymacgovern, Corlough and the wider west Cavan and north Leitrim countryside.
Property Market in Ballinamore
Based on 13 properties for sale in Ballinamore
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What’s in Ballinamore
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Ballinamore and surrounding rural communities.
Co-educational post-primary school offering a broad curriculum and community-focused education.
Visit website ↗Nearby primary school serving Carrigallen and surrounding south Leitrim communities.
Established post-primary option in Cavan town, accessible by road from Ballinamore.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Bus connections link Ballinamore with nearby towns and wider County Leitrim.
Regional route connects Ballinamore with Ballyconnell, Swanlinbar and the wider north-west.
Regional road provides links towards Keshcarrigan, Carrick-on-Shannon and surrounding villages.
Main westbound and eastbound corridor for longer journeys towards Sligo and Dublin.
Nearest rail station, providing Dublin–Sligo services and reachable by car or bus connections.
Amenities
Scenic navigation route supporting boating, fishing, walking and waterside recreation.
Local green space used for walking, play and community recreation.
Public library providing books, digital access, events and community services.
Town supermarket supplying groceries, household essentials and everyday shopping.
Visit website ↗Traditional Ballinamore pub offering drinks, conversation and a familiar local atmosphere.
Long-established town-centre bar popular for informal drinks and local socialising.
Nearby country-house dining and accommodation option in the surrounding Leitrim countryside.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club with teams and strong involvement across the community.
Venue for local activities, meetings, classes and community events.
Youth organisation supporting activities, development and social opportunities for young people.
Water-based and outdoor activity provider connected with Ballinamore’s canal and lake setting.
Local organisation promoting waterways, heritage, tourism and town activities.
Properties For Sale near Ballinamore
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