Ballinalack Neighbourhood Guide
Westmeath
Ballinalack is a small rural locality in north County Westmeath, within the N91 routing area and close to the villages of Ballynacarrigy, Multyfarnham and Rathowen. It is situated in the countryside between Mullingar and Longford, with the N4 and N55 providing access to larger nearby towns and services. The area is associated with dispersed homes, farmland and a strong local-community setting rather than a built-up village centre.
Area character
Rural, quiet and community-oriented, with predominantly countryside housing and easy access to regional roads. Ballinalack suits residents seeking a Westmeath rural lifestyle while remaining within reach of Mullingar, Longford and neighbouring villages for everyday services.
Schools
- St Fintan’s National School, Multyfarnhamprimary
- Ballynacarrigy National Schoolprimary
- Rathowen National Schoolprimary
- St Finian’s College, Mullingarsecondary
- St Joseph’s Secondary School, Rochfortbridgesecondary
Transport
- N4 national roadroad
- N55 national roadroad
- Local bus services towards Mullingar and Longfordbus
- Edgeworthstown railway stationrail
- Mullingar railway stationrail
Amenities
- Ballynacarrigy village servicesshopping and local services
- Multyfarnham village and community facilitiescommunity and local services
- Lough Owel and surrounding lakeside countrysideoutdoor recreation
- Mullingar town centreshopping, dining and services
- Mullingar Regional Sports Centreleisure
- Mullingar University Hospitalhealthcare