Ballycumber Neighbourhood Guide
Offaly
Ballycumber is a small rural village in County Offaly, situated between Clara and Ferbane and within reach of Tullamore and Moate. The locality lies in the R35 area and is surrounded by farmland, bogland and the waterways of the River Brosna and Grand Canal region. It is well placed for access to larger service centres while retaining a quiet village setting.
Area character
Rural and community-oriented, with a village centre and a dispersed countryside settlement pattern. Ballycumber suits those seeking a quieter lifestyle, with everyday services and larger shopping, employment and healthcare provision available in nearby Clara, Ferbane and Tullamore.
Schools
- Ballycumber National Schoolprimary
- Clara National Schoolprimary
- Ard Scoil Mhuire, Clarasecondary
- Gallen Community School, Ferbanesecondary
- Tullamore schools and further-education optionssecondary and further education
Transport
- R436 regional road through Ballycumberroad
- R420 regional road via Clararoad
- Clara railway stationrail
- Tullamore railway stationrail
- Local and regional bus services in Clara, Ferbane and Tullamorebus
Amenities
- Ballycumber village shops and public housesshopping and dining
- Ballycumber Community Centre and local sports facilitiescommunity and leisure
- Grand Canal and River Brosna environswalking and recreation
- Clara town centre services and retailshopping and services
- Tullamore town centre, retail parks and leisure facilitiesshopping and leisure
- Primary healthcare, pharmacies and wider services in Clara, Ferbane and Tullamorehealthcare