About Ballinameen
Ballinameen is a small rural locality in County Roscommon, in the F52 area, set among farmland and scattered homes between Ballinagare, Frenchpark and Elphin. It has a quiet, community-focused character, with residents generally relying on nearby villages and towns for everyday shopping, services and socialising. Local education includes Grange School and Croghan School (No. 2), while older pupils typically travel to secondary schools in surrounding settlements such as Elphin, Frenchpark, Castlerea or Boyle. The area is car-dependent, with the N61 and N5 providing useful regional connections and Boyle railway station offering trains towards Dublin and the west. Local pub and café options are concentrated in nearby villages, with Boyle providing the broadest choice of restaurants, shops and services. The surrounding countryside offers attractive walking, cycling and fishing opportunities, while Lough Key Forest and Activity Park and the grounds around Boyle are within practical reach for larger leisure outings. Community life is supported by local GAA and parish organisations, and the area suits those seeking space, privacy and a slower rural pace while remaining connected to Roscommon’s market towns.
Property Market in Ballinameen
Based on 2 properties for sale in Ballinameen
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Ballinameen
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Ballinameen and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby rural primary school serving families around Croghan and the wider locality.
Post-primary school in Elphin serving pupils from surrounding north Roscommon communities.
Post-primary school in Boyle offering education for students from the wider area.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional route linking Boyle, Roscommon town and communities across central Roscommon.
National route connecting the region with Longford, Westport and wider destinations.
Mainline station with services towards Dublin, Longford, Sligo and intermediate towns.
Services from nearby villages connect residents with Boyle, Castlerea and Roscommon.
Amenities
Nearby centre for supermarkets, independent shops, banks, cafés and everyday services.
Traditional nearby pub providing a local meeting place and refreshments.
Popular Boyle restaurant offering an accessible option for dining out locally.
Public library providing books, study facilities, events and community services.
Large forest attraction offering walks, outdoor activities, adventure facilities and lake views.
Community facility supporting local groups, family services and neighbourhood activities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games organisation supporting juvenile and adult community participation.
Nearby GAA club serving players and families across the surrounding district.
Established local association football club with teams for different age groups.
Local business network promoting Boyle’s shops, services and commercial community.
Local community activity supporting events, facilities and social connections in the parish.
Nearby Areas
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