Ballinagleragh Neighbourhood Guide
Leitrim
Ballinagleragh is a small rural village in north County Leitrim, in the N41 Eircode routing area. It lies close to the R200 regional road and is situated between the communities of Drumkeeran, Dowra and Glangevlin, with the surrounding landscape characterised by upland countryside, lakes and the Arigna and Leitrim hills. The area is also close to the Shannon-Erne Waterway and the wider Lough Allen region.
Area character
Quiet, rural and community-oriented, Ballinagleragh suits those seeking countryside living and outdoor access rather than town-centre convenience. The village has a traditional local character, while Drumkeeran provides a broader range of everyday services nearby; larger shopping and employment centres are farther away in Carrick-on-Shannon, Sligo and Cavan.
Schools
- Ballinagleragh National Schoolprimary
- St. Patrick’s National School, Dowraprimary
- St. Hugh’s National School, Dowraprimary
- Drumkeeran National Schoolprimary
- Drumkeerin Vocational Schoolsecondary
Transport
- R200 regional roadroad
- Local road links to Drumkeeran and Dowraroad
- Local road link to Glangevlin and west County Cavanroad
- Bus Éireann and local bus services in the wider Drumkeeran areabus
- Carrick-on-Shannon railway station, reached by roadrail
Amenities
- Ballinagleragh village shop and local servicesshopping
- Local pubs and community facilitiesdining and community
- Drumkeeran shops and servicesshopping
- Lough Allen and Shannon-Erne Waterwaywater-based recreation
- Arigna Mountain and surrounding upland countrysideoutdoor recreation
- Local GAA and community sporting facilitiessport and leisure