About Ballyhaunis
Ballyhaunis is a market town in east County Mayo, close to the Galway and Roscommon borders and surrounded by the rural communities of Ballindine, Irishtown, Kilkelly, Knock and Kilmovee. It has a practical, close-knit town-centre feel, with housing ranging from established residential streets to newer estates and countryside homes nearby. Scoil Iósa and other local primary and secondary education options serve families, while the town’s multicultural character is reflected in its shops, food businesses and community life. Ballyhaunis railway station provides direct rail services towards Galway and Dublin, and local and regional buses complement road connections via the N60 and N83; Ireland West Airport Knock is also within convenient driving distance. Everyday shopping, cafés, takeaways, traditional pubs and restaurants are concentrated around the town centre, with larger retail trips available in nearby towns. Ballyhaunis Park Centre grounds offer open space for recreation, while the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence at Bekan is a significant regional sporting landmark nearby. Residents also benefit from local clubs, community organisations and access to the wider Mayo and west-of-Ireland countryside, including Knock and the Sliabh Cairn area.
Property Market in Ballyhaunis
Based on 19 properties for sale in Ballyhaunis
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Ballyhaunis
Schools
Local primary school serving children and families in Ballyhaunis and surrounding rural communities.
Post-primary school providing secondary education and extracurricular opportunities for the wider area.
Visit website ↗Primary education option serving families in the broader Ballyhaunis district.
Nearby rural primary school serving Ballindine and surrounding villages west of Ballyhaunis.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Rail services connect the town with Galway, Claremorris, Athlone and Dublin.
Main road route linking Ballyhaunis with Claremorris, Roscommon and regional destinations.
Connects Ballyhaunis towards Dunmore, Tuam and communities in east Galway.
Bus links provide connections with nearby towns, villages and larger regional centres.
Regional airport near Charlestown, offering domestic and international services within driving distance.
Amenities
Local open grounds providing space for walking, recreation and community activities.
Major regional GAA training and development complex at Bekan near Ballyhaunis.
Compact centre with supermarkets, independent shops, services, cafés and everyday conveniences.
Public library providing books, digital services, study space and community programmes.
Local primary healthcare facility serving Ballyhaunis and surrounding communities.
Town-centre venues offer traditional Irish food, takeaways, cafés and international dining.
Traditional local bars provide sociable meeting places, conversation and occasional live entertainment.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult teams across the community.
Community rugby club offering playing and social opportunities for different age groups.
Local football club providing youth and adult participation in organised soccer.
Supports local traders, businesses and town-centre initiatives in the community.
Community organisation involved in local projects, events and improvements around the town.
Properties For Sale near Ballyhaunis
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