Ballynafid Neighbourhood Guide
Westmeath
Ballynafid is a small rural locality in County Westmeath, north-west of Mullingar and within the N91 routing area. It lies amid farmland and gently rolling countryside, with nearby communities including Ballinalack, Ballynacarrigy, Crookedwood, Multyfarnham and Rathconrath. Mullingar provides the main concentration of shops, services, healthcare and secondary transport connections.
Area character
Rural and dispersed, with a quiet countryside setting and strong reliance on nearby villages and Mullingar for everyday services. The area suits residents seeking space and a tranquil environment while remaining within reach of larger-town facilities.
Schools
- Ballynacarrigy National Schoolprimary
- Ballinalack National Schoolprimary
- Multyfarnham National Schoolprimary
- St Finian’s College, Mullingarsecondary
- Moate Community School, nearby Westmeathsecondary
Transport
- N91 national routeroad
- Local road network serving Ballynacarrigy, Ballinalack and Mullingarroad
- Bus services along the N91 corridorbus
- Mullingar railway stationrail
- Mullingar town bus connectionsbus
Amenities
- Mullingar town centreshopping and services
- Mullingar Regional Sports Centreleisure
- Mullingar Primary Healthcare Centre and local medical serviceshealthcare
- Belvedere House, Gardens & Parkheritage and recreation
- Multyfarnham Abbey and village amenitiesheritage and community
- Local shops and community facilities in Ballynacarrigy and Ballinalackshopping and community