About Ballybrittas
Ballybrittas is a small rural village in east County Laois, positioned between Portlaoise and Athy and close to Kildangan, Monasterevin, Emo, Killenard and Vicarstown. It has a quiet, community-minded character, with local homes and farms set among the open agricultural landscape of the Barrow and the Slieve Bloom foothills. Day-to-day life is peaceful and car-dependent, but the village is well placed for wider shopping, schools, rail travel and services in nearby towns. Primary-school provision is available locally, while families also look towards Kildangan, Monasterevin, Portlaoise and Athy for further education. The M7 and M9 are readily accessible, and Monasterevin and Portlaoise provide practical rail options for commuting towards Dublin, Kildare and the Midlands. Local social life centres on community activities and nearby village pubs, with more extensive cafés, restaurants and retail in Monasterevin, Portlaoise, Athy and the Heritage Estate at Killenard. Recreation includes the Grand Canal and Barrow-side countryside, Emo Court and its parkland, local GAA activity, and golf and leisure facilities around The Heritage. Ballybrittas suits residents seeking a rural setting with relatively convenient access to larger towns and national transport routes.
Property Market in Ballybrittas
Based on 3 properties for sale in Ballybrittas
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Ballybrittas
Schools
Local primary school serving Ballybrittas and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving families in Kildangan and the surrounding district.
Primary education option in Monasterevin, a short drive from Ballybrittas.
Local secondary school providing post-primary education in Monasterevin.
Large post-primary school offering broad secondary education in Portlaoise.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Rural local roads connect the village with Kildangan, Monasterevin, Emo and Portlaoise.
Strategic motorway access towards Dublin, Kildare, Portlaoise and the Midlands.
Nearby rail station with services towards Dublin Heuston, Kildare and Portlaoise.
Major nearby station offering frequent intercity and commuter rail connections.
Regional bus connections are available in surrounding towns, with rural coverage more limited.
Amenities
Small-scale local services and community amenities support everyday village life.
Nearby town centre with supermarkets, shops, cafés, pubs and essential services.
Historic estate with landscaped gardens, woodland walks and popular outdoor recreation.
Killenard resort offering golf, leisure facilities, dining and hotel amenities.
Scenic waterways and rural paths provide walking, fishing and quiet outdoor recreation.
Larger regional centre with extensive retail, professional services and medical provision.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local groups help organise village events, activities and community initiatives.
Gaelic games clubs in the wider area provide football, hurling and community sport.
Established nearby club offering rugby, youth development and community participation.
Recognised Killenard golf and hospitality venue serving residents and visitors.
Popular heritage attraction with gardens, walking routes and visitor-oriented amenities.
Nearby Areas
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