Ballinaglera Neighbourhood Guide
Leitrim
Ballinaglera is a small rural village in north County Leitrim, close to the eastern shore of Lough Allen and within the wider Shannon–Erne waterway area. It lies between Drumkeeran and Drumshanbo, with Ballinamore and the Sliabh an Iarainn landscape also nearby. The village provides a quiet base for exploring Leitrim’s lakes, rivers and upland scenery.
Area character
Rural, close-knit and scenic, with a strong outdoor and waterside character. The surrounding area is predominantly countryside and dispersed settlement, suited to residents seeking a peaceful location rather than extensive town-centre services.
Schools
- Ballinaglera National Schoolprimary
- St Hugh’s National School, Ballinagleraprimary
- Scoil Mhuire, Carrigallenprimary
- Drumkeeran National Schoolprimary
- Drumshanbo Vocational Schoolsecondary
- Scoil Mhuire, Carrick-on-Shannonsecondary
Transport
- Local road network linking Ballinaglera with Drumkeeran, Drumshanbo and Ballinamoreroad
- R200 towards Drumkeeran and Glangevlinroad
- R280 towards Drumshanbo and Carrick-on-Shannonroad
- Bus Éireann services in Drumkeeran and Drumshanbobus
- Carrick-on-Shannon railway stationrail
Amenities
- Ballinaglera village services and community facilitiescommunity
- Lough Allen and local lakeshore accessleisure
- Sliabh an Iarainn and surrounding upland walking routesoutdoors
- Drumshanbo town centre, shops and leisure facilitiesshopping and leisure
- Drumkeeran shops, cafés and everyday servicesshopping and dining
- Ballinamore marina, shops and servicesshopping and leisure