About Ballygunner
Ballygunner is a mainly residential area on Waterford city’s eastern side, close to the Dunmore Road and within easy reach of the River Suir and countryside towards Faithlegg and Passage East. It has a settled, family-oriented feel, with established housing estates, newer development and useful everyday services nearby. St. Mary’s National School Ballygunner provides local primary education, while secondary schools and further education options are available across Waterford city. The Ballygunner bus stop supports local public transport, and the Dunmore Road corridor provides additional bus connections towards the city centre and surrounding suburbs. Residents are close to supermarkets, pharmacies, cafés and restaurants on the Dunmore Road, with Waterford city centre offering a broader choice of shops, pubs, cultural venues and services. Woodland Leisure Centre Swimming Pool is a notable nearby facility for swimming and recreation, while the area also benefits from access to walks, playing pitches and open countryside around Ballygunner, Killowen and Faithlegg. Local sporting life is particularly strong, with Ballygunner GAA an important community presence and one of the area’s best-known landmarks.
Property Market in Ballygunner
Based on 5 properties for sale in Ballygunner
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Ballygunner
Schools
Local primary school serving children in Ballygunner and surrounding eastern Waterford communities.
Independent co-educational day and boarding school on Waterford’s Newtown Road.
Well-established secondary school located within Waterford city, accessible from Ballygunner.
Co-educational secondary school on the eastern side of Waterford city.
Major regional higher-education campus offering courses, training and research facilities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local stop serving Ballygunner, with connections towards Waterford and nearby suburbs.
Regular corridor linking eastern suburbs with Waterford city centre and local amenities.
City railway station providing services towards Dublin, Kilkenny and the south-east.
Key road route connecting Ballygunner with Waterford city, Dunmore East and surrounding areas.
Strategic route giving access around Waterford and towards major regional roads.
Amenities
Nearby swimming and leisure facility serving Ballygunner and the wider Waterford community.
Convenient suburban cluster of supermarkets, pharmacies, cafés and everyday local services.
Important local sporting venue associated with Ballygunner’s strong hurling and community tradition.
Large riverside park with walking routes, sports facilities and open green space.
Popular off-road route accessible from Waterford, extending through scenic south-east countryside.
Nearby city centre offering extensive retail, dining, pubs, culture and professional services.
Major regional hospital providing emergency, outpatient and wider healthcare services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Prominent local club renowned for hurling and its strong community involvement.
Local venue supporting community activities, meetings and neighbourhood events.
Nearby championship golf course set in attractive countryside east of Waterford.
Visit website ↗Well-known local hotel with leisure facilities, dining and event accommodation.
Outdoor activity provider offering watersports and adventure activities near the coast.
Properties For Sale near Ballygunner
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