Ballingarry, LimerickBallingarry, Limerick

Ballingarry Neighbourhood Guide

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About Ballingarry

Ballingarry is a small rural village and townland area in west County Limerick, within the V94 routing district and close to Croagh, Rathkeale, Granagh, Kilmeedy, Castletown and Knockaderry. It has a quiet, community-oriented character, with dispersed countryside housing around a traditional village centre and easy access to the larger services of Rathkeale and Newcastle West. Local life is centred on parish, school and sporting activities, while the surrounding farmland gives the area an open, settled feel. Families generally use nearby primary schools in the surrounding villages, with secondary education and a wider choice of shops and services available in Rathkeale and Newcastle West. Road travel is the main transport option: the N21 and regional roads provide links towards Limerick city, Newcastle West, Tralee and Killarney, while regular bus services are more readily accessed in Rathkeale or Newcastle West than in the village itself. Shopping is focused on everyday needs locally and in Rathkeale, with larger supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and professional services in Newcastle West. Pubs and community venues in the surrounding villages provide much of the social life, alongside GAA, walking and parish activities. The nearby Great Southern Greenway, running through the Newcastle West–Rathkeale area, is a notable leisure asset for cycling and walking.

Property Market in Ballingarry

Based on 7 properties for sale in Ballingarry

€150,000
Median asking price
avg €166,250
€85k – €280k
Price range
3
Avg bedrooms
1
Avg bathrooms
105 m²
Avg floor area
D2
Most common BER
1
New listings
last 3 months

Property types

Site3 (43%)
1 (14%)
1 (14%)
1 (14%)
1 (14%)

Bedrooms

2 bed2 (50%)
3 bed2 (50%)

New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.

What’s in Ballingarry

Schools

primary

Local primary school serving children from Ballingarry and the surrounding rural parish.

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primary

Nearby primary school serving families in Croagh and neighbouring west Limerick townlands.

primary

Primary education option in Rathkeale, with broader village services close by.

secondary

Co-educational secondary school serving pupils from west Limerick and surrounding areas.

secondary

Mixed post-primary school within driving distance for families south-east of Ballingarry.

road

Main west Limerick route linking Newcastle West, Adare, Limerick city and Kerry.

bus

Nearby town-based bus connections provide access towards Limerick and west Kerry.

bus

Broader regional bus options are available from the nearby county town.

road

Local roads connect Ballingarry with surrounding villages and the N21 corridor.

cycle and walking

Traffic-free greenway access nearby for recreational cycling, walking and local excursions.

Amenities

shopping

Nearest larger service centre, with supermarkets, shops, cafés, pharmacies and professional services.

shopping

Main nearby retail hub offering supermarkets, restaurants, banking and a wide service range.

hotel and restaurant

Historic Rathkeale venue offering accommodation, food and facilities for local gatherings.

community centre

Local venue supporting activities, classes, meetings and community events.

park and leisure

Popular off-road walking and cycling route following the former railway line.

library

Public library providing books, digital access, study space and community programming.

community

Important venues for worship, parish life, events and local social connections.

Local Clubs & Businesses

sports club

Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation within the parish.

sports club

Established nearby club offering Gaelic games and community sporting activities.

community group

Parish-based community organisation supporting local events, facilities and neighbourly activities.

business

Important regional livestock mart reflecting the area’s strong agricultural economy.

pub

Traditional meeting places providing informal hospitality and community social life.

Nearby Areas

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