About Ballinalee
Ballinalee is a small village in north County Longford, positioned between Longford town, Granard and Drumlish in a largely rural part of the county. It has a settled, community-oriented character, with surrounding farmland, quiet roads and easy access to larger centres for work, shopping and services. Everyday life is centred on the village and nearby parishes, while Longford town provides a broader choice of secondary education, supermarkets, healthcare and employment. St Teresa’s National School in Killoe is one of the nearby primary-school options, with further schools available in Longford, Granard and surrounding villages. Road travel is the main transport choice: the R194 links Ballinalee with Longford and Granard, while local bus services and Longford railway station provide connections beyond the immediate area. Local social life is built around traditional pubs, cafés, community events and GAA activity, with outdoor recreation available through the surrounding countryside and nearby clubs. Residents can reach Longford town for larger retail, restaurant and leisure facilities, while Ballinalee retains the advantages of a close-knit village setting and comparatively peaceful rural lifestyle.
Property Market in Ballinalee
Based on 5 properties for sale in Ballinalee
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What’s in Ballinalee
Schools
Nearby primary school serving children from Killoe and surrounding north Longford communities.
Visit website ↗Long-established secondary school in Longford town, offering education for boys.
Girls’ secondary school in Longford town with a broad academic and extracurricular programme.
Mixed post-primary school in Longford providing a range of education and practical courses.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗The principal regional road connecting Ballinalee with Longford, Granard and nearby villages.
InterCity rail station serving Dublin and Sligo, reached by road from Ballinalee.
Regional bus connections from Longford town link with Dublin, Sligo and surrounding areas.
Key national route providing wider connections towards Athlone, Cavan and northern counties.
Amenities
Local village facilities include everyday shops, services and places for informal socialising.
Nearby county town offering supermarkets, independent retailers, banks and professional services.
Public library providing books, study facilities, digital access and community programming.
Regional theatre and arts venue hosting drama, music, comedy and community performances.
Leisure facility with fitness, sports and aquatic amenities in Longford town.
County GAA grounds hosting Longford football matches and major sporting fixtures.
Notable nineteenth-century cathedral and one of Longford town’s best-known architectural landmarks.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local venue supporting community gatherings, activities and events throughout the year.
GAA club serving Ballinalee, Clonbroney and surrounding rural communities.
Established Gaelic games club serving the nearby Killoe area and parish community.
Prominent Longford town club offering Gaelic football and community sporting activities.
Regular town-centre market showcasing local produce, food products and independent traders.
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