Ballymackey Neighbourhood Guide
Tipperary
About Ballymackey
Ballymackey is a dispersed rural locality in north County Tipperary, close to Nenagh and within easy reach of Borrisokane, Cloughjordan, Dolla, Puckane, Toomevara and Newtown. The area is characterised by farmland, one-off homes and a quiet countryside setting, while Nenagh provides the principal centre for shopping, schools, employment and services. Residents generally rely on a car for daily travel, with the M7 and N52 offering useful connections towards Limerick, Dublin, Thurles and the wider midlands. Local shopping and day-to-day services are available in nearby villages, but Nenagh has the broadest choice of supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, pubs, healthcare and leisure facilities. Education options include primary schools in surrounding villages and a substantial secondary-school choice in Nenagh. For recreation, the surrounding countryside supports walking, cycling and community activities, while nearby Nenagh has the Silvermines Recreation Centre, Nenagh Leisure Centre and Nenagh Castle. The locality is also well placed for GAA and other rural sporting networks, with clubs in Ballymackey, Toomevara, Silvermines, Puckane and neighbouring parishes contributing strongly to community life.
Property Market in Ballymackey
Based on 2 properties for sale in Ballymackey
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Ballymackey
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Ballymackey and the surrounding rural parish.
Nearby village primary school serving families around Puckane and north Nenagh.
Mixed post-primary school providing education and extracurricular activities in Borrisokane.
Nenagh boys’ secondary school offering a broad post-primary curriculum and sporting programmes.
Nenagh girls’ secondary school with established academic, cultural and sporting provision.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional motorway connection linking Nenagh with Limerick, Dublin and the midlands.
Important north-south route connecting Nenagh with Borrisokane and destinations beyond.
Rail station on the Ballybrophy–Limerick line, with connections through Ballybrophy.
Regional bus services connect Nenagh with Limerick, Dublin, Birr and surrounding towns.
Quiet local roads provide access to neighbouring villages, farms and dispersed homes.
Amenities
Main nearby centre for supermarkets, independent shops, banks, cafés and everyday services.
Public leisure facility offering swimming, fitness and recreational activities for residents.
Well-known medieval castle and visitor attraction in the centre of Nenagh.
Community leisure facility near Silvermines with sports, fitness and activity spaces.
Community and arts venue with café facilities and events in Cloughjordan.
Recognisable traditional restaurant and pub near Nenagh, known for Irish dining.
Community growing and outdoor space supporting local projects and informal visits.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club providing sporting and social activities for the parish.
Established neighbouring GAA club with strong football and hurling traditions.
Community club offering Gaelic games and activities around Silvermines and north Nenagh.
Community-supported farm and educational project associated with Cloughjordan’s eco-village.
Local cultural venue presenting exhibitions, performances, workshops and community events.
Nearby Areas
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