Ballinameen Neighbourhood Guide
Roscommon
About Ballinameen
Ballinameen is a small, rural locality in County Roscommon, within the F52 area and surrounded by farmland, bogland and scattered homes rather than a defined town centre. It sits close to Ballinagare and Frenchpark, with Boyle, Elphin and Cootehall providing broader shopping, services and community facilities within the surrounding area. Daily life is quiet and car-dependent, with residents generally travelling by road for larger grocery shops, schools, work and appointments. Local education options include Grange School and Croghan School (No. 2), while secondary schooling and a wider range of services are available in nearby towns. The N61 and regional roads offer useful connections towards Boyle, Roscommon and the wider west and north-west, although public transport is limited compared with urban areas. Pubs, cafés and restaurants are mainly found in nearby villages and towns, with Boyle particularly useful for independent food, retail and evening options. Outdoor life centres on the open countryside, local sporting activity and nearby attractions such as Lough Key Forest and Activity Park, making the area appealing to households seeking space, privacy and a strong rural community atmosphere.
Property Market in Ballinameen
Based on 2 properties for sale in Ballinameen
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Ballinameen
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Ballinameen and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby rural primary school serving families around Croghan and the wider district.
Primary school option in nearby Boyle, serving the town and surrounding catchment.
Mixed secondary school in Boyle offering post-primary education and a broad curriculum.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Important regional route linking Boyle with Roscommon, Athlone and northern destinations.
Mainline station providing Dublin–Westport and Dublin–Galway rail connections via the national network.
Regional bus connections serving Boyle and links towards Roscommon and surrounding towns.
Quiet roads connect Ballinameen with Ballinagare, Frenchpark, Elphin and neighbouring villages.
Amenities
Nearby centre for supermarkets, independent shops, banking, cafés and everyday services.
Restored Georgian mansion and visitor attraction with exhibitions and cultural events.
Community facility providing local support services, activities and information for residents.
Popular lakeside destination offering woodland walks, outdoor activities and family recreation.
Established Boyle pub providing a familiar local setting for drinks and conversation.
Central Boyle restaurant and bar option for casual meals and socialising.
Local sporting and recreation facility supporting indoor and community activities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Established local football club drawing players and families from the surrounding district.
Gaelic games club providing football, hurling and community sporting activities.
Local meeting and events venue supporting rural community activities and gatherings.
Annual arts programme bringing music, performance and exhibitions to the nearby town.
Major local leisure attraction offering adventure activities, walks and family days out.
Nearby Areas
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