Ballymurray Neighbourhood Guide
Roscommon
About Ballymurray
Ballymurray is a largely rural locality in County Roscommon, in the F42 area between Roscommon town and the villages around Lanesborough, with scattered homes, farmland and a quiet countryside character. It suits residents looking for space and a slower pace while remaining within practical reach of larger services in Roscommon town. Nearby villages including Knockcroghery, Kilteevan and Newtowncashel provide local community connections, while Lanesborough offers additional everyday facilities and access towards Longford and the midlands. Families generally use primary schools in surrounding villages or Roscommon town, with secondary education and a broader range of services concentrated in Roscommon. There is no rail station in Ballymurray itself, so commuting is typically car-based, using the N61 and regional roads, with rail and bus connections available from Roscommon town. Shopping, healthcare, cafés, restaurants and larger supermarkets are also mainly found in Roscommon town, roughly a short drive away, rather than within the locality. Leisure opportunities include the countryside, the nearby River Shannon and Lough Ree area, local GAA activity and walks around the surrounding villages. The setting is best suited to those who value rural living, community ties and access to town amenities by car.
Property Market in Ballymurray
Based on 1 property for sale in Ballymurray
Property types
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What’s in Ballymurray
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Ballymurray and surrounding rural communities.
Visit website ↗Nearby primary school option serving families in the wider north Roscommon area.
Primary school in Roscommon town, offering convenient access to town facilities.
Mixed second-level school serving pupils from across north County Roscommon.
Second-level school in Roscommon town with established local community links.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Important regional route linking Roscommon town with Athlone and north Roscommon.
Rail station providing Dublin–Westport services and connections through Athlone.
Local and regional buses connect Roscommon town with surrounding villages and towns.
Regional roads provide access towards Lanesborough, Longford, Knockcroghery and Roscommon.
Amenities
Main nearby hub for supermarkets, independent shops, banking, cafés and everyday services.
Public library offering books, study facilities, events and community services.
Sports and fitness facility with exercise, swimming and leisure amenities.
Nearby hospital providing general healthcare services and emergency department facilities.
Popular town venue combining traditional hospitality, food and evening socialising.
Traditional local pub serving the Lanesborough community and surrounding countryside.
Large nearby lake offering boating, fishing and waterside recreation opportunities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games organisation supporting youth and adult community participation.
County sporting organisation with clubs, fixtures and facilities across the region.
Community venue supporting local events, activities and social programmes.
Village facility hosting clubs, classes, meetings and community events.
Established parkland golf club offering regular golf and clubhouse facilities.
Nearby Areas
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