About Ballinalee
Ballinalee is a small village in north County Longford, positioned on the N55 between Longford town and Granard, with Ardagh, Drumlish, Aughnacliffe and Edgeworthstown within the wider local area. It has a quiet, rural character, with village living, surrounding farmland and a strong connection to nearby towns for larger-scale shopping, services and employment. Everyday needs are served by local shops and hospitality businesses, while Longford and Granard provide broader retail, healthcare and leisure facilities. The village has a traditional pub-and-community atmosphere, and residents typically rely on cars for commuting, although regional bus services operate along the main road corridor. Families have access to local primary-school provision, including St Teresa’s National School in Killoe, while secondary schools and further education are available in Longford and surrounding towns. Nearby attractions and outdoor spaces include the countryside around the River Camlin and the historic village of Ardagh, with walking, Gaelic games and other community activities forming an important part of local life. Ballinalee suits buyers seeking a peaceful base with reasonable road access to Longford town, Granard and the wider north Longford area.
Property Market in Ballinalee
Based on 6 properties for sale in Ballinalee
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Ballinalee
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Killoe and surrounding north Longford communities.
Visit website ↗Voluntary secondary school in Longford town, serving students from the wider county area.
Coeducational post-primary school offering a broad range of academic and practical subjects.
Provides further-education and training courses in Longford town for local learners.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗National route linking Ballinalee with Longford town, Granard and north Longford.
Mainline station offering Dublin Connolly and Sligo rail connections from nearby Longford town.
Regional bus connections are available in Longford town for wider county and national travel.
Well-used regional roads connect Ballinalee with neighbouring villages and rural communities.
Amenities
Convenient local outlets provide everyday groceries, services and essentials within the village.
Traditional local pub offering a friendly setting for drinks and community occasions.
Nearby county town with supermarkets, independent shops, banks, cafés and professional services.
Public library providing books, digital resources, study facilities and community programmes.
Leisure facility offering fitness, swimming and sports amenities in Longford town.
Prominent nineteenth-century cathedral and one of Longford town’s best-known landmarks.
Historic nearby village known for attractive streetscapes, heritage interpretation and local walks.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting sporting participation and community activity.
Established neighbouring GAA club serving the Killoe area and surrounding communities.
Local volunteer groups help organise social, sporting and village events throughout the year.
Nearby retailers, tradespeople and professional services support residents across the wider area.
Properties For Sale near Ballinalee
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