Knockmore Neighbourhood Guide
Mayo
About Knockmore
Knockmore is a rural locality in north County Mayo, close to the River Moy and within convenient reach of Ballina, with Crossmolina and Foxford also accessible by road. The area has a quiet countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland and strong connections to nearby villages and towns rather than a large built-up centre of its own. Residents generally use Ballina for secondary education, larger-scale shopping, healthcare, employment and rail connections, while primary-school provision is available in surrounding communities. Daily travel is mainly car-based, with the N26 and regional roads providing access towards Ballina, Foxford and the wider Mayo road network; Bus Éireann services operate in the surrounding towns. Ballina offers supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and essential services, while local rural pubs and community facilities provide a more informal social focus around Knockmore and neighbouring villages. Outdoor life is a notable attraction, with the Moy valley, nearby lakes and the Ox Mountains offering opportunities for walking, fishing and countryside recreation. Knockmore is particularly associated with Knockmore GAA, reflecting the strong sporting and community life typical of the area, while landmarks and attractions around Ballina include the River Moy, Belleek Woods and the Jackie Clarke Collection.
Property Market in Knockmore
Based on 11 properties for sale in Knockmore
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Knockmore
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Knockmore and surrounding rural communities.
Catholic secondary school in Ballina offering education for boys and young men.
Mixed secondary school serving Ballina and the wider north Mayo area.
Secondary school providing post-primary education close to Knockmore.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main Ballina–Swinford route, linking the locality with Mayo and regional destinations.
Rail station providing services towards Manulla Junction and onward connections to Dublin.
Regional and interurban buses operate from Ballina towards Mayo and neighbouring counties.
Local routes connect Knockmore with Crossmolina, Ballyvary, Ballina and surrounding villages.
Amenities
Nearby centre for supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, services and everyday errands.
Riverside woodland park near Ballina with paths, scenery and family-friendly walking routes.
Important local sporting venue supporting Gaelic games and community activity in Ballina.
Cultural venue hosting exhibitions, performances, workshops and community arts programmes.
Riverside hotel and dining venue overlooking the River Moy near Ballina.
Significant Ballina heritage collection documenting Irish political and local history.
Local facility offering swimming, fitness and indoor recreational activities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club with deep roots in Knockmore and its surrounding communities.
Prominent Ballina club supporting Gaelic football across juvenile and adult levels.
Community football club providing youth and adult soccer opportunities locally.
Supports local enterprise, town-centre activity and business networking in Ballina.
Local development organisation supporting rural communities, enterprise and social initiatives.
Properties For Sale near Knockmore
Nearby Areas
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