About Ballymacelligott
Ballymacelligott is a rural parish in east County Kerry, lying between Tralee and Castleisland and close to Farranfore, with the N21 providing a practical connection through the wider area. It has a quiet, community-minded character, with scattered homes, farmland and village-style local services rather than a dense town centre. Tralee is the principal nearby centre for larger-scale shopping, employment, secondary education, healthcare and entertainment, while Castleisland and Farranfore provide additional everyday services. Ballymacelligott National School serves local families, and secondary-school choices are available in Tralee and Castleisland. Commuters generally rely on cars, with Tralee railway station, Farranfore railway station and Kerry Airport all within convenient reach depending on the direction of travel. Local social life centres on parish facilities, the community centre, GAA activity and traditional pubs, while restaurants, cafés and supermarkets are more plentiful in Tralee and Castleisland. The surrounding countryside offers attractive walking and cycling routes, and the area benefits from proximity to Tralee Bay, the Slieve Mish Mountains and the wider attractions of the Dingle and Kerry regions.
Property Market in Ballymacelligott
Based on 3 properties for sale in Ballymacelligott
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What’s in Ballymacelligott
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Ballymacelligott and surrounding rural communities.
Mixed post-primary school providing education and a broad range of extracurricular activities.
Large Tralee secondary school serving students from across north and east Kerry.
Irish-medium secondary school in Tralee offering education through the Irish language.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional road linking Ballymacelligott with Tralee, Castleisland and west Kerry.
Intercity and regional rail services connect Tralee with Mallow, Killarney and Dublin.
Nearby station offering rail connections towards Tralee, Killarney, Mallow and Cork.
Regional airport at Farranfore with scheduled services, notably to Dublin and elsewhere seasonally.
Regional buses connect nearby settlements with Tralee, Castleisland and other Kerry destinations.
Amenities
Important local venue for parish activities, meetings, classes and community events.
Local Gaelic games facilities supporting club training, matches and community participation.
Nearby town centre with supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, pubs and essential services.
Main regional shopping destination with retailers, restaurants, cafés and professional services.
Major acute hospital in Tralee providing emergency, outpatient and specialist services.
Popular family leisure complex with swimming, slides, fitness and wellness facilities.
Landscaped central park with gardens, walking paths, playgrounds and recreational space.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community Gaelic games club with teams and activities for various age groups.
Local initiative supporting neighbourhood communication, safety awareness and community cooperation.
Established nearby Gaelic games club representing Castleisland and its surrounding parish.
Local business network promoting trade, enterprise and town-centre activity in Tralee.
Nearby Areas
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