About Ballinameen
Ballinameen is a small, predominantly rural locality in north County Roscommon, within the F52 routing area and close to Ballinagare, Boyle, Frenchpark and Elphin. It has a quiet countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland and a close-knit community rather than a conventional town centre. Day-to-day living is car-dependent, although the nearby towns provide shops, schools, cafés, pubs, services and access to wider transport connections. Grange School and Croghan School (No. 2) are nearby primary-school options, while secondary education and a broader range of services are generally found in Boyle, Castlerea or surrounding towns. Road access is centred on the local road network linking Ballinameen with the N61 and the larger settlements around Boyle and Elphin. Residents can reach Boyle for supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, pubs, restaurants, healthcare and leisure facilities, while Frenchpark and Ballinagare provide additional local services and social venues. The surrounding countryside offers walking, fishing and other outdoor recreation, with Lough Key Forest and Activity Park and the amenities of Boyle within practical driving distance. Community life is supported by local sports and parish organisations, making the area suited to people seeking rural space while remaining connected to north Roscommon’s market towns.
Property Market in Ballinameen
Based on 2 properties for sale in Ballinameen
Property types
Bedrooms
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What’s in Ballinameen
Schools
Nearby primary school serving children from Ballinameen and surrounding rural communities.
Local primary school option serving the Croghan and wider north Roscommon area.
Established primary school in Boyle, offering education and town-based facilities nearby.
Secondary school in Boyle serving students from surrounding rural localities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Connects Ballinameen with Ballinagare, Frenchpark, Elphin, Boyle and surrounding villages.
Important north Roscommon route linking Boyle, Elphin, Athlone and Sligo directions.
Train station on the Dublin–Westport/Ballina line, with regional commuter connections.
Nearby town bus connections provide links towards Roscommon, Sligo and surrounding areas.
Amenities
Nearby independent shops, supermarkets, cafés, pubs, restaurants and everyday local services.
Community facility supporting local activities, family services and social initiatives.
Restored Georgian townhouse and cultural attraction in the centre of Boyle.
Popular outdoor attraction offering woodland walks, activities, adventure facilities and lakeside scenery.
Local medical practice providing primary healthcare services for residents in the area.
Traditional Boyle pub providing a familiar venue for drinks and local socialising.
Established town pub and hospitality venue serving the local community and visitors.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community football club providing sporting activity for children, youths and adults.
Gaelic games club serving Boyle and surrounding north Roscommon communities.
Annual cultural festival bringing music, theatre, exhibitions and events to Boyle.
Major regional attraction supporting outdoor recreation, tourism and local employment.
Local parish and voluntary groups help maintain rural social and community connections.
Nearby Areas
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