About Ballinameen
Ballinameen is a small rural locality in County Roscommon, in the F52 area between Ballinagare, Boyle and Frenchpark. Its character is quiet, spacious and agricultural, with scattered homes, farmland and a strong connection to neighbouring villages and market towns rather than a built-up village centre. Day-to-day life is car-dependent, although Boyle, Frenchpark, Elphin and Ballinagare provide nearby options for groceries, postal services, cafés, pubs and other essentials. Local education is centred on rural primary schools, including Grange School and Croghan School (No. 2), while secondary-school and wider educational choices are generally found in larger nearby towns. The surrounding roads connect residents towards Boyle, Castlerea, Elphin and Roscommon, with rail services available from Boyle for longer journeys towards Dublin and the west. Leisure is closely tied to the countryside, with walking, fishing, Gaelic games and community activities available through nearby clubs and villages. Local pubs and restaurants are more likely to be found in Ballinagare, Frenchpark, Boyle and Elphin than within Ballinameen itself, giving the area a peaceful home base while retaining access to familiar rural amenities and landmarks.
Property Market in Ballinameen
Based on 2 properties for sale in Ballinameen
Property types
Bedrooms
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What’s in Ballinameen
Schools
Rural primary school serving families in the Ballinameen and surrounding district.
Local primary school providing village and countryside-based education near Croghan.
Primary school option in nearby Boyle, serving the local town and hinterland.
Nearby post-primary school offering secondary education and further study pathways.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Rural road network linking Ballinameen with Boyle, Ballinagare, Frenchpark and Elphin.
Important regional connection towards Boyle, Roscommon town and Athlone.
Rail station providing services towards Dublin, Carrick-on-Shannon, Sligo and Galway connections.
Rural public transport services connecting smaller communities with nearby towns and facilities.
Amenities
Nearby market-town centre with supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, pubs and everyday services.
Restored eighteenth-century townhouse and visitor attraction in the centre of Boyle.
Popular woodland and lakeside attraction offering trails, activities and family recreation.
Community facility supporting local groups, services, activities and family-focused programmes.
Small nearby village providing convenient rural services, refreshments and local social venues.
Historic nearby hotel offering dining and hospitality in the wider Roscommon area.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Established local football club with teams and community sporting activities.
Gaelic games club serving Boyle and its surrounding rural communities.
Major local visitor and outdoor-recreation business beside Lough Key.
Cultural venue hosting exhibitions, heritage programming and community events in Boyle.
Nearby Areas
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