About Ballylaneen
Ballylaneen is a small rural locality in west County Waterford, close to the villages of Kill and Lemybrien and within easy reach of the coast at Bunmahon. It has a quiet, countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland and a strong connection to the surrounding Copper Coast and Comeragh landscapes. Day-to-day living is car-dependent, although the nearby villages provide useful local services and Kilmacthomas offers a broader range of shops, schools and community facilities. Families generally look to nearby primary schools in Kill, Lemybrien or Kilmacthomas, with secondary education available in Kilmacthomas or larger Waterford towns. The N25 is accessible for regional travel, while the Waterford Greenway provides a popular walking and cycling route through Kilmacthomas and the surrounding area. Local social life centres on village pubs, community organisations and sporting clubs rather than a large town centre; Bunmahon and the Copper Coast add beaches, coastal walks and seasonal visitor attractions. For more extensive shopping, healthcare, restaurants and employment, residents commonly travel towards Dungarvan, Waterford city or Carrick-on-Suir.
What’s in Ballylaneen
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Kill and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving families in Lemybrien and the surrounding west Waterford area.
Primary education option in Kilmacthomas, supporting families across the Mahon Valley.
Mixed secondary school offering post-primary education in the nearby town.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Strategic regional route providing access towards Waterford, Dungarvan and Cork.
Popular traffic-free route passing through Kilmacthomas and connecting towards Waterford and Dungarvan.
Nearby Kilmacthomas provides the closest practical links to regional bus services.
Mainline station offering rail connections towards Dublin, Limerick Junction and south-east destinations.
Amenities
Nearby centre with convenience shopping, cafés, services and everyday community facilities.
Scenic Comeragh waterfall and walking destination within reach through the Mahon Valley.
Sandy coastal beach offering swimming, walks and access to Copper Coast scenery.
Striking coastal landscape with geological, historical and walking attractions nearby.
Popular refreshment stop serving Greenway users and visitors to Kilmacthomas.
Traditional village pubs provide informal dining, conversation and community social life.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club providing sporting activities and community involvement.
Association football club serving young players and teams in the wider area.
Rural community activity is supported through local events, clubs and parish networks.
Bike hire, cafés and visitor services support recreation along the nearby Greenway.
Nearby Areas
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