About Ballydavid
Ballydavid (Baile na nGall) is a small Gaeltacht coastal community on the north side of the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, between Ballyferriter and Cloghane and within reach of Dingle and Ventry. It has a scattered rural character, dramatic Atlantic scenery and a strong Irish-language and community identity, with beaches, coves, mountains and walking routes shaping everyday life. Local facilities are modest but include a primary school, community amenities and well-known places to eat and drink, while Dingle provides the peninsula’s main concentration of supermarkets, secondary education, shops, professional services and healthcare. Families generally look to Scoil Mhaolchéadair in Ballyferriter or nearby Gaelscoileanna and primary schools, with secondary pupils travelling to Dingle. The nearest regular public transport is provided by Bus Éireann services linking Dingle with western peninsula villages, although a car is particularly useful for commuting, shopping and accessing services. Nearby attractions and leisure options include Slea Head, Mount Brandon, Brandon Bay and the beaches around Ballydavid and Clogher. Local pubs and restaurants offer a relaxed, seasonal village atmosphere, while Dingle adds a broader choice of cafés, music venues, restaurants and harbour-side activities.
Property Market in Ballydavid
Based on 5 properties for sale in Ballydavid
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Ballydavid
Schools
Irish-medium primary school serving families across the western Dingle Peninsula.
Local Gaeltacht primary provision in nearby Ballyferriter.
Mixed secondary school serving Dingle and surrounding peninsula communities.
Irish-medium post-primary school with a strong Gaeltacht and community focus.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Links Dingle with western peninsula villages, including services towards Ballyferriter.
Main local interchange for peninsula routes, shopping, education and onward travel.
Scenic regional road connecting Ballydavid with Ballyferriter, Dingle and Ventry.
Primary regional approach towards Tralee and the wider Kerry road network.
Amenities
Traditional Gaeltacht pub known for food, hospitality and occasional traditional music.
Popular nearby pub and restaurant with a relaxed western-peninsula atmosphere.
Small scenic coastal area offering shoreline views, sea air and local walks.
Nearby village provides everyday convenience shopping and basic community services.
Closest major centre for supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, banks and professional services.
Public library providing books, internet access, events and community facilities.
Nearest concentration of general medical, dental, pharmacy and related healthcare services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local development organisation supporting enterprise, culture and community initiatives.
Gaelic games club drawing members from communities across the western peninsula.
Nearby venue for local meetings, classes, events and community activities.
Family attraction in Dingle featuring marine-life exhibits and educational displays.
Base for boating, fishing, wildlife trips and other coastal activities.
Properties For Sale near Ballydavid
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