About Ballon
Ballon is a small rural village in County Carlow, positioned in the Barrow Valley area between Carlow town and Tullow, with the R93 routing key reflecting its local connection to the wider county. It has a peaceful, close-knit character, with scattered countryside, farmland and nearby villages including Fenagh, Kildavin, Myshall, Rathoe and Ardattin. Day-to-day life is village-based and community-oriented, while larger shopping, employment and healthcare facilities are generally found in Carlow town, Tullow and Bunclody. Ballon National School provides local primary education, with secondary-school choices available in Tullow, Carlow and surrounding towns depending on family preference and transport. The village is served mainly by road, with the N80 and regional routes providing access towards Carlow, Tullow and the N11; private cars are the most practical commuting option, while bus services are limited compared with larger settlements. Local social life centres on village pubs, community activities and nearby sporting clubs, complemented by cafés, restaurants and broader retail provision in Tullow and Carlow. Outdoor recreation is a strong feature, with the Barrow countryside, village green spaces and the Blackstairs and Wicklow foothills all within reach. Ballon suits residents looking for a quiet rural setting with a strong local identity, while remaining within reasonable driving distance of larger towns and regional employment centres.
Property Market in Ballon
Based on 2 properties for sale in Ballon
Property types
Bedrooms
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What’s in Ballon
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Ballon and surrounding rural communities.
Mixed secondary school in nearby Tullow, offering broad academic and practical programmes.
Established secondary school in Carlow town with a broad curriculum and extracurricular activities.
Further-education provider offering vocational, professional and progression-focused courses in Carlow.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗National route linking Carlow with Tullow, Bunclody and destinations towards County Wexford.
Regional road serving Ballon and connecting surrounding villages with Carlow and Tullow.
Mainline station providing Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny and Waterford rail connections.
Nearby scheduled bus connections, with wider services available from Carlow town.
Important regional access towards Wexford, the southeast and Dublin via connecting roads.
Amenities
Small local centre with community facilities and everyday village services.
Venue for local meetings, activities, classes and community events.
Local recreational space providing play facilities for younger children.
Nearby Gaelic games facilities supporting sport and community activity in the district.
Nearby town centre with supermarkets, cafés, pubs, restaurants and essential services.
Regional hub offering extensive retail, healthcare, dining and professional services.
Local-history museum in Carlow town housed in the former Presentation Convent.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community Gaelic games club serving Ballon and neighbouring rural areas.
Established nearby club providing Gaelic games and community sporting activities.
Neighbouring Gaelic games club with strong village and parish involvement.
Local voluntary groups help organise events, activities and support across the parish.
Nearby independent shops, cafés, pubs and services provide broader everyday facilities.
Nearby Areas
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