Ballymurray Neighbourhood Guide
Roscommon
Ballymurray is a rural locality in County Roscommon, in the F42 routing-key area, situated between Roscommon town and communities including Lanesborough, Newtowncashel, Kiltoom, Kilteevan and Knockcroghery. It is a countryside setting within reach of the larger services and employment, education and retail facilities available in Roscommon town. The surrounding landscape is characterised by farmland, small settlements and access to the lakes and waterways of the wider midlands region.
Area character
Rural and dispersed, with a quiet agricultural character and strong links to nearby villages and Roscommon town. Ballymurray is suited to residents seeking space and a countryside lifestyle while remaining within driving distance of schools, shops and everyday services; a car is generally important for local travel.
Schools
- Scoil Mhuire, Ballyleagueprimary
- Tarmon National School, Kilteevanprimary
- St Comán’s Wood Primary School, Roscommonprimary
- Roscommon Community Collegesecondary
- Christian Brothers, Roscommonsecondary
Transport
- Local road network connecting Ballymurray with Roscommon town and surrounding villagesroad
- N63 towards Roscommon town and Longfordroad
- N61 towards Athlone and Boyleroad
- Roscommon railway stationrail
- Bus services in Roscommon town and along regional routesbus
Amenities
- Roscommon town centre shops and servicesshopping
- Roscommon County Council offices and public servicescivic
- Roscommon Leisure Centreleisure
- Loughnaneane Park and local walking areas in Roscommon townpark
- Roscommon University Hospitalhealthcare
- Lough Ree and nearby lakeside recreation around Lanesborough and Ballyleagueoutdoors