Ballysax Neighbourhood Guide
Kildare
About Ballysax
Ballysax is a quiet rural locality in County Kildare, situated between the Curragh, Kildare Town, Brownstown and Suncroft. The area is characterised by open farmland, equestrian activity and dispersed homes rather than a conventional village centre, with the broad grasslands of the Curragh shaping its landscape and identity. Day-to-day living is peaceful and car-dependent, while Kildare Town provides the closest concentration of shops, cafés, restaurants, services and healthcare. Families generally use nearby schools in Kildare, Suncroft and surrounding villages, with secondary education and wider amenities available in Kildare Town and Newbridge. Commuters can reach Kildare railway station for Dublin and westbound services, while the M7 and Nurney Road provide useful road connections. Local social life is linked to pubs, sporting clubs and community facilities in Kildare Town, Suncroft and the Curragh, rather than to Ballysax itself. The Curragh Racecourse and Curragh Camp are prominent nearby landmarks, and the wider area is well suited to residents seeking countryside surroundings within practical reach of Kildare’s main towns.
Property Market in Ballysax
Based on 2 properties for sale in Ballysax
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Ballysax
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Suncroft and surrounding rural communities.
Mixed post-primary school serving Kildare Town and surrounding County Kildare areas.
Primary school located in Kildare Town, serving the surrounding local community.
Primary school in Kildare Town providing mainstream education for local families.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Mainline station providing Irish Rail services towards Dublin, Newbridge, Portlaoise and the west.
Strategic motorway connection linking the area with Dublin, Naas, Portlaoise and beyond.
Local regional route connecting Ballysax and the Curragh with Kildare Town and Nurney.
Local and regional bus connections available from Kildare Town for surrounding communities.
Amenities
Local centre with supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, services and everyday retail provision.
Well-known designer outlet offering retail, cafés and visitor facilities near Kildare Town.
Popular Kildare Town venue combining food, drinks, accommodation and a lively social atmosphere.
Major nearby racing venue hosting fixtures and events throughout the year.
Public library providing books, study space, digital services and community activities.
Local primary-care and medical services are available in and around Kildare Town.
Extensive open grassland providing distinctive scenery, walking routes and equestrian surroundings.
Local Clubs & Businesses
County Gaelic games organisation with strong sporting links across Kildare communities.
Local football club providing youth and adult soccer opportunities in Kildare Town.
Established golf club located within the Curragh’s distinctive open landscape.
Prominent racing and events business supporting the area’s longstanding equestrian economy.
Community facility hosting local activities, events and services for surrounding residents.
Nearby Areas
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