About Ballinagare
Ballinagare is a small rural village in north County Roscommon, in the F45 area between Castlerea, Frenchpark and Elphin. It has a quiet, close-knit character, with scattered countryside, farmland and a compact village centre rather than urban-style shopping or nightlife. St. Mary’s National School provides local primary education, while secondary schooling and a broader range of services are generally found in nearby Castlerea, Roscommon town or Carrick-on-Shannon, depending on family and commuting arrangements. Daily shopping and services are limited locally, so residents commonly travel to Castlerea for supermarkets, banking, healthcare and other errands. The village and surrounding townlands are best suited to people who value space, community and a slower pace, with a car normally essential for work, school runs and larger shopping trips. Road connections link Ballinagare with Castlerea, Frenchpark, Ballinameen, Castleplunkett, Tulsk and Elphin, while rail and more extensive bus services are available from Castlerea. Local social life centres on community activities, traditional rural hospitality and nearby GAA facilities, with walks, lakes and the wider Roscommon countryside providing outdoor leisure opportunities.
Property Market in Ballinagare
Based on 4 properties for sale in Ballinagare
Property types
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What’s in Ballinagare
Schools
Local national school serving children from Ballinagare and surrounding rural communities.
Visit website ↗Established primary school serving Castlerea and nearby north Roscommon communities.
Local post-primary school offering secondary education and broader student facilities.
Nearby post-primary option serving Elphin and surrounding rural areas.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Important regional route connecting Ballinagare with Castlerea, Frenchpark and wider Roscommon.
Mainline station with Dublin–Westport/Ballina services, reached by road from Ballinagare.
Nearby town provides access to regional bus connections and local public transport.
Useful road connection towards Elphin, Boyle and north Roscommon destinations.
Amenities
Nearest larger service centre for supermarkets, shops, cafés, banking and everyday errands.
Local supermarket providing groceries, household essentials and convenient daily shopping.
Public library offering books, computers, community information and local services.
Well-known Castlerea venue for drinks, conversation and occasional live entertainment.
Popular nearby destination for dining, walks and hotel leisure facilities.
Nearby primary-care facility supporting general medical and community health needs.
Major regional outdoor attraction offering woodland walks, activities and family recreation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local venue supporting meetings, social events and activities for the surrounding community.
Community Gaelic games organisation serving players and families around the parish.
Established nearby GAA club with teams and sporting activity across age groups.
Local golf club offering an eighteen-hole course and clubhouse facilities.
Community organisation supporting local initiatives and social development in the surrounding district.
Properties For Sale near Ballinagare
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