Ballagh Neighbourhood Guide
Roscommon
Ballagh is a rural locality in County Roscommon, within the F42 routing area and close to Four Mile House, Kilrooskey, Kilteevan, Scramoge, Ballyleague and Lanesborough. It is positioned in the wider central-Roscommon countryside, with day-to-day services generally accessed in nearby villages and towns rather than within Ballagh itself. Roscommon town and Lanesborough provide broader shopping, education, healthcare and transport connections.
Area character
Rural and dispersed, with a quiet countryside setting and a strong local-community feel. The area is suited to residents seeking space and privacy while remaining within reach of Roscommon town and the villages around Lough Ree and the Shannon.
Schools
- Four Mile House National Schoolprimary
- Kilteevan National Schoolprimary
- Scoil Mhuire, Lanesboroughprimary
- Cistercian College, Roscreasecondary
- Roscommon Community Collegesecondary
Transport
- Local and regional bus services via Roscommon townbus
- Roscommon railway stationrail
- N63 national route towards Roscommon and Lanesboroughroad
- R371 regional road network around Four Mile House and Kilteevanroad
- N61 access towards Athlone and north County Roscommonroad
Amenities
- Roscommon town centreshopping and services
- Lanesborough town centre and marina areashopping and leisure
- Roscommon University Hospitalhealthcare
- Roscommon County Librarycommunity and education
- Lough Ree and Shannon-side amenitiesoutdoor recreation