Ballinahown Neighbourhood Guide
Westmeath
Ballinahown is a small rural locality in County Westmeath, in the N37 area, west of Athlone and close to the County Offaly boundary. It is situated within reach of Ballycumber, Ferbane, Shannonbridge, Ballykeeran, Mount Temple and Moate, with larger shopping, employment and services available in Athlone and nearby towns.
Area character
Rural and community-oriented, with dispersed homes, farmland and a quiet countryside setting. The locality suits residents seeking space and privacy while remaining within driving distance of Athlone and the Midlands road network.
Schools
- Ballinahown National Schoolprimary
- Ballycumber National Schoolprimary
- St Mary's Primary School, Ferbaneprimary
- Gallen Community School, Ferbanesecondary
- Moate Community Schoolsecondary
Transport
- Local and regional bus services through nearby townsbus
- Athlone railway stationrail
- N62 and N80 national routes in the wider arearoad
- M6 motorway access via Athlone or Moateroad
- Athlone town transport interchange and servicesbus
Amenities
- Local GAA and community facilities in Ballinahown and surrounding parishescommunity and sport
- Shannonbridge village services and riverside settingleisure and dining
- Ferbane shops, cafés and everyday servicesshopping and dining
- Moate retail, library and community facilitiesshopping and community
- Athlone town centre, retail parks and healthcare servicesshopping and healthcare
- Grand Canal and River Shannon recreational areas in the wider districtleisure