About Ballinode
Ballinode is a small rural village in County Monaghan, around eight kilometres west of Monaghan town and within the H18 routing area. It has a quiet, community-oriented character, with scattered countryside, farmland and lakes surrounding the village, while Monaghan provides the main concentration of shops, services, schools and employment. Day-to-day living is car-dependent, although local roads connect conveniently towards Monaghan, Smithborough, Scotstown, Tydavnet and Three Mile House. Families can access primary education locally or in nearby villages, with a wider choice of secondary schools in Monaghan town. Shopping, cafés, restaurants, pubs, healthcare and leisure facilities are generally found in Monaghan, including the town centre and nearby retail areas. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking, fishing and club-based activities, and Ballinode’s local community life is centred on its parish and sporting connections. The village’s Garden Centre is a useful local amenity, while the area’s rural setting makes it particularly suited to residents seeking space and a slower pace within commuting distance of Monaghan.
Property Market in Ballinode
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What’s in Ballinode
Schools
Local primary school serving children in Ballinode and surrounding rural communities.
Established secondary school in Monaghan town, offering junior and senior cycle education.
Nearby girls’ secondary school providing broad post-primary education and extracurricular activities.
Mixed secondary school in Monaghan offering a wide range of academic and practical subjects.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Important regional route linking Ballinode with Monaghan, Smithborough and Clones.
Local regional road connecting the village with neighbouring north-west Monaghan communities.
Main nearby bus connections provide onward travel to Dublin, Cavan and regional towns.
Nearest principal public transport hub, approximately a short drive from Ballinode.
Longer-distance Dublin travel is typically reached by driving east towards Carrickmacross.
Amenities
Local garden centre serving residents with plants, gardening supplies and seasonal products.
Nearby centre for supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, services and everyday errands.
Local museum documenting County Monaghan’s history, archaeology and cultural heritage.
Popular woodland and lakeside amenity near Monaghan with walking trails and family spaces.
Public leisure facility offering fitness, swimming and indoor exercise options in Monaghan.
Central town square surrounded by cafés, restaurants, bars and local businesses.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting sporting participation and community activity.
Village venue for local meetings, events and community-based activities.
Established Monaghan town club offering Gaelic football and community involvement.
Local football club providing soccer activities and development opportunities nearby.
Nearby independent retailers, professional services and hospitality support everyday living.
Nearby Areas
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