About Baltray
Baltray is a small coastal and rural locality in County Louth, set north-east of Drogheda near the mouth of the River Boyne and close to Termonfeckin, Bettystown and Mornington. It has a quiet, village-and-countryside feel, with scattered homes, farmland, dunes and access to the coast rather than a substantial town centre. Everyday shopping is limited locally, with O'Reillys Supermarket and Pats Supermarket serving nearby residents, while Drogheda provides a much wider choice of supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, pubs, healthcare and services. The area is especially attractive for beach walks, birdwatching and outdoor recreation, with Laytown and Bettystown beaches and the Boyne estuary close by. Baltray is also known for County Louth Golf Club, a prominent links course beside the coast, and the wider region has strong equestrian and Gaelic-games traditions. Families generally use schools in Termonfeckin, Mornington, Drogheda and surrounding villages, depending on age and enrolment availability. There is no rail station in Baltray itself, so commuting is typically by car, with Drogheda railway station, local bus services and the M1 providing links towards Dublin, Dundalk and other destinations. Nearby Drogheda adds more social and leisure options, while the locality remains appealing to those seeking a peaceful coastal setting within reach of urban amenities.
Property Market in Baltray
Based on 3 properties for sale in Baltray
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Baltray
Schools
Local primary school serving Termonfeckin and surrounding rural communities near Baltray.
Primary school serving children in Mornington and nearby coastal communities.
Large Drogheda post-primary school offering broad academic and practical programmes.
Established girls’ secondary school providing education across the post-primary years.
Further-education college offering vocational, professional and adult-learning courses.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Drogheda MacBride station provides Dublin, Dundalk and intercity commuter rail connections.
Regional bus connections link nearby villages with Drogheda and surrounding towns.
Main motorway access west of Baltray connects County Louth with Dublin and Belfast.
Major regional route providing access between Drogheda, the M1 and coastal settlements.
Central bus interchange serving local, regional and longer-distance routes.
Amenities
Convenient local grocery shop serving everyday shopping needs in the Baltray area.
Nearby neighbourhood supermarket providing groceries and essential household supplies.
Well-known coastal links course with challenging fairways beside the Irish Sea.
Long sandy beach popular for walking, fresh air and informal recreation.
Important coastal landscape offering scenic walks, wildlife and birdwatching opportunities.
Nearby urban centre with supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, pubs and services.
Major regional hospital providing acute medical and healthcare services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Coastal golf club and major sporting landmark serving members and visiting players.
Local Gaelic games club supporting football, hurling and community participation.
Established nearby GAA organisation with strong youth and adult involvement.
Professional football club offering senior matches and community sporting connections.
Nearby traditional pub offering a social meeting place for local residents and visitors.
Nearby Areas
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