About Ballaghaderreen
Ballaghaderreen is a small market town in west County Roscommon, close to the Mayo border and within easy reach of Charlestown, Lisacul, Loughglynn, Tibohine, Doocastle, Gurteen, Monasteraden and Kilmovee. It has a practical, friendly character, combining a compact town centre with surrounding rural communities and farmland. Day-to-day life is centred on local shops, cafés, pubs, services and community facilities, while larger retail and employment centres are available in places such as Castlerea, Sligo and the wider northwest. Local education includes Cross School and St. Colman's National School Derrinabroc, with further primary and secondary options in Ballaghaderreen and neighbouring towns. The town is well placed for road commuting, particularly via the N5, which links towards Longford and Westport, while Charlestown provides access to Ireland West Airport Knock and nearby rail services. Residents have access to the Community Park, a Health Centre and a range of sporting and community activities, with the surrounding countryside offering walking and outdoor recreation. Ballaghaderreen’s pubs, cafés and restaurants provide a sociable local scene, and the town’s historic streetscape, churches and nearby rural villages add to its established west-Roscommon identity.
Property Market in Ballaghaderreen
Based on 20 properties for sale in Ballaghaderreen
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What’s in Ballaghaderreen
Schools
Local primary school serving children in the rural area around Cross and Ballaghaderreen.
Rural national school serving families in Derrinabroc and surrounding west Roscommon communities.
Visit website ↗Ballaghaderreen primary school providing local education for younger children.
Local post-primary school serving Ballaghaderreen and surrounding communities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main west-east route linking Ballaghaderreen with Charlestown, Longford and Westport.
Local and regional buses connect the town with surrounding villages and larger centres.
Nearby Charlestown offers additional regional bus links and access towards Sligo and Galway.
Regional airport near Charlestown, convenient for domestic and European flights.
Nearest practical rail station, providing services on the Dublin–Westport line.
Amenities
Open community recreation space for walking, play and local outdoor activities.
Local primary healthcare facility serving Ballaghaderreen and neighbouring rural communities.
Compact centre with convenience shops, services, cafés, pubs and everyday essentials.
Public library providing books, study space, digital access and community services.
Children’s recreational facility supporting family-friendly outdoor activity in the town.
Friendly town-centre venues for informal meals, coffee, conversation and evening socialising.
Historic local area with prominent churches and established town architectural character.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting football, hurling and community participation.
Community organisation involved in local projects, events and town development.
Local football club providing organised soccer activity for children and adults.
Independent retailers, tradespeople, cafés and services underpin the local economy.
Member-owned financial service providing savings and lending to the local community.
Properties For Sale near Ballaghaderreen
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