Ballagh Neighbourhood Guide
Roscommon
About Ballagh
Ballagh is a small rural locality in County Roscommon, within the F42 area and close to Four Mile House, Kilrooskey, Kilteevan, Scramoge, Ballyleague and Lanesborough. It is primarily countryside and scattered residential in character, offering a quieter setting while remaining within reach of larger village and town services. Everyday schooling is generally centred on nearby primary schools, with secondary education and broader services available towards Roscommon town, Longford and surrounding settlements. The area is car-dependent, with local roads providing access to the N61 and N63 corridors and onward connections to Roscommon, Longford and Athlone; rail services are available from Roscommon or Longford stations. Shopping and regular services are typically found in Roscommon town, Lanesborough and Longford, while local social life is centred on nearby village pubs, community halls and sports clubs rather than a dense town centre. Residents can enjoy the rural landscape, the River Shannon and Lough Ree area near Ballyleague and Lanesborough, with walking, fishing and waterside leisure nearby. For restaurants, cafés and a wider choice of retail, healthcare and recreation, Roscommon town and Longford are the principal nearby destinations.
Property Market in Ballagh
Based on 5 properties for sale in Ballagh
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Ballagh
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Four Mile House and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby rural primary school serving families around Kilteevan and neighbouring townlands.
Mixed post-primary school in Roscommon town offering broad second-level education.
Co-educational secondary school serving north Roscommon and surrounding rural areas.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key north–south route linking Roscommon town with Athlone and Boyle.
Connects Roscommon with Lanesborough, Longford and the wider Midlands.
Rail station providing services towards Athlone, Galway, Roscommon and Dublin connections.
Nearby rail option on the Dublin–Westport/Ballina route, subject to timetable.
Regional bus connections available from Roscommon, Longford and nearby larger settlements.
Amenities
Nearby riverside town with shops, services, pubs and everyday conveniences.
Main nearby centre for supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, healthcare and professional services.
Popular café in Roscommon town for casual food, coffee and meeting friends.
Sports and leisure facilities in Roscommon town serving local clubs and residents.
Large nearby lake supporting boating, fishing, walking and waterside recreation.
Local pubs provide informal drinks, conversation and community socialising near the Shannon.
Principal nearby hospital providing acute, outpatient and emergency healthcare services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local volunteer-led activities supporting children, families and community participation.
County Gaelic games organisation with clubs and facilities throughout the surrounding area.
Established local GAA club serving communities in the wider south Roscommon area.
Nearby Gaelic games club reflecting the strong sporting tradition around Lough Ree.
Local retailers, cafés, trades and professional services support the surrounding rural hinterland.
Properties For Sale near Ballagh
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