About Ballymore
Ballymore is a small village in north-west County Westmeath, close to the county boundary and within easy reach of Moate, Athlone and the surrounding rural townlands. It has a predominantly rural, residential character, with a compact village centre and a strong local-community feel rather than the busier atmosphere of a large town. Families have access to primary schooling locally, while secondary schools and a wider range of services are available in nearby towns such as Moate and Athlone. Day-to-day life is centred on local shops, community facilities, parish life and traditional pubs, with larger supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and healthcare services generally found in Athlone or Moate. Road connections are important, particularly via the N55 and regional roads linking Ballymore with Athlone, Moate, Mullingar and neighbouring villages including Castletown, Drumraney, Mount Temple, Moyvore, Streamstown and Tang. Public transport is more limited than in the larger towns, so a car is useful for commuting, shopping and school journeys, although bus services operate on the wider regional network. The area is well suited to those seeking quieter village living, open countryside and a close-knit community while remaining within practical driving distance of employment and amenities in the Midlands. Local GAA, sporting and community activities provide much of the social life, with Ballymore’s historic village setting and nearby lakes, farmland and walking routes adding to its rural appeal.
Property Market in Ballymore
Based on 1 property for sale in Ballymore
Property types
Bedrooms
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What’s in Ballymore
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Ballymore and surrounding rural communities.
Mixed secondary school in Moate offering broad academic and practical programmes.
Large secondary school in Athlone serving pupils from across the wider Midlands area.
Established secondary school providing education close to Athlone town centre.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key regional route connecting the area with Athlone, Ballymahon and Cavan.
Road connection towards Moate, Mullingar and surrounding Westmeath villages.
Mainline station providing Dublin, Galway and wider InterCity rail connections.
Nearby town services linking locally with Athlone and other Midlands destinations.
Regional and national bus hub serving Dublin, Galway and surrounding towns.
Amenities
Small-scale local services, convenience shopping and everyday village facilities.
Venue for local meetings, activities, classes and community events.
Local sporting grounds supporting Gaelic games and community recreation.
Historic local church and important focus for parish and community life.
Nearby centre for supermarkets, cafés, pubs, restaurants, banking and services.
Larger regional centre with extensive retail, dining, leisure and healthcare provision.
Indoor and outdoor sports facilities serving residents across the wider area.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community Gaelic games club with juvenile and adult sporting activities.
Local organisation supporting events, facilities and village-based community initiatives.
Active parish network supporting religious, social and fundraising activities locally.
Nearby golf club offering a course and clubhouse facilities outside Moate.
Wider employment base includes retail, services, hospitality and industrial businesses.
Nearby Areas
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