Ballinagleragh Neighbourhood Guide
Leitrim
About Ballinagleragh
Ballinagleragh is a small rural village in north County Leitrim, in the scenic landscape between Drumkeeran, Dowra and the Cavan border. It sits close to Lough Allen and the Shannon-Erne waterway, with surrounding hills, forestry and open countryside giving the area a quiet, community-oriented character. Day-to-day life is village-based and peaceful, with local services centred on the pub, shop and community facilities, while larger grocery, retail and professional services are available in Drumkeeran, Manorhamilton and Carrick-on-Shannon. Families generally use nearby primary schools, with secondary education and a wider range of services requiring travel to towns such as Drumkeeran, Manorhamilton or Carrick-on-Shannon. The area is mainly car-dependent, although regional bus services connect parts of north Leitrim and the nearest rail access is at Sligo or Carrick-on-Shannon. Local recreation includes walking, angling, boating and outdoor activities around Lough Allen, the Arigna Mountains and nearby waterways. Ballinagleragh also benefits from a strong rural community network, with Gaelic games and other clubs helping to provide social activity throughout the year.
Property Market in Ballinagleragh
Based on 4 properties for sale in Ballinagleragh
Property types
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What’s in Ballinagleragh
Schools
Nearby primary school serving families in the Ballinagleragh and Ballinaglera area.
Primary school in nearby Drumkeeran, serving the surrounding rural community.
Mixed post-primary school offering education and subjects for students from surrounding areas.
Several local primary options serve villages and townlands across north Leitrim.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local roads link Ballinagleragh with Drumkeeran, Dowra, Glangevlin and wider north Leitrim.
Regional bus connections operate in the wider north Leitrim area, with routes varying by day.
Nearest mainline station, providing Dublin–Sligo rail services and onward connections.
Alternative rail access for north Leitrim journeys towards Dublin and the west.
The N4 provides the principal longer-distance road connection towards Sligo and Dublin.
Amenities
Small village services provide everyday essentials and a local meeting point.
Large nearby lake popular for angling, boating, scenic views and waterside recreation.
Local venue for meetings, activities, classes and community events throughout the year.
Nearby town offering shops, cafés, pubs, healthcare and essential day-to-day services.
Scenic upland landscape offering walking, forestry roads and expansive countryside views.
Navigable waterway nearby, supporting boating, fishing and attractive riverside outings.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club providing sporting and social activities for the community.
Nearby Gaelic games club serving players and families across the surrounding district.
Local voluntary groups organise events, activities and support for residents.
Nearby independent shops, trades and professional services support rural households.
Properties For Sale near Ballinagleragh
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