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Senior Sales Negotiator · Harbour View Estates
Sales & lettings specialist, on the ground here for over 20 years.
- 32 listings in Ballyhahill
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- In Ballyhahill since 2003
Limerick
Ballyhahill is a small rural village in west County Limerick, in the parish area between Glin, Shanagolden, Athea, Carrigkerry and Loughill. It has a quiet, close-knit countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland and a compact village centre rather than a large town’s range of services. Day-to-day life is generally car-dependent, although the village provides a useful local base for surrounding communities and the N69 corridor connects residents towards Listowel, Foynes, Newcastle West and Limerick. Primary-school provision is available locally and nearby, while secondary pupils usually travel to larger centres such as Tarbert, Abbeyfeale or Newcastle West, depending on school choice. Local social life centres on community activity and traditional pubs, with further shops, cafés and restaurants available in Glin, Shanagolden, Athea and Newcastle West. Outdoor recreation is a strong feature, including the countryside around Ballyhahill, nearby Loughill and the Shannon Estuary coast, while Glin Castle and the village’s wider west-Limerick heritage provide notable landmarks. The area suits residents seeking a rural setting, community connections and access to larger towns by road rather than an urban lifestyle.
Local primary school serving children from Ballyhahill and surrounding west Limerick communities.
Nearby primary school serving families around Shanagolden and the surrounding rural hinterland.
Mixed secondary school in Abbeyfeale, serving pupils from west Limerick and north Kerry.
Community college providing secondary education across the Shannon Estuary area.
Main regional route linking west Limerick villages with Foynes, Listowel and Tralee.
Bus connections are limited, with services generally focused on the N69 corridor.
Nearest major west-Limerick service centre, reached by road for shopping and commuting.
Former railway location; regular passenger rail services are not currently available locally.
Small local centre with community facilities and limited everyday services for residents.
Traditional local public houses provide informal meeting places and community social life.
Nearby village offering convenience shopping, pubs and additional everyday local services.
Larger shopping destination with supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, banks and professional services.
Nearby estuary landscapes offer scenic drives, walking opportunities and open countryside recreation.
Historic Shannon Estuary setting with notable heritage character and attractive village surroundings.
Local groups support village events, parish activities, facilities and community participation.
GAA activity in the surrounding parish communities provides Gaelic games and social involvement.
Nearby club offering Gaelic games and community-based sporting activity for local families.
Established neighbouring club providing football, hurling and wider community sporting activities.
Agriculture and small rural enterprises remain important parts of the local economy.

Senior Sales Negotiator · Harbour View Estates
Sales & lettings specialist, on the ground here for over 20 years.
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