Living in Ballymahon, Co. Longford: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Ballymahon
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Ballymahon
- Schools in Ballymahon
- Things to do in and around Ballymahon
- Where Ballymahon is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Ballymahon
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Ballymahon
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Ballymahon
- Nearby Longford towns
Leinster house prices & rents › Longford › Living in Ballymahon
Ballymahon is a town in Co. Longford, about 96 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 5 schools, 35.3% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €188,000 to buy or €1,072 a month to rent (a 6.8% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 26 sales · updated July 2026
How Ballymahon compares: at €188,000 it is 12% above the County Longford median of €168k. Its 6.8% gross yield is below the county average of 8.1%.Recent activity in Ballymahon: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 14 new homes approved in the last year; prices -12.6% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Ballymahon — 35.3% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Ballymahon
1,714 people live in Ballymahon on Census 2022 night. 35% of households own their home and 55% rent, so Ballymahon leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by car (64%). 19% are under 15 and 15% are aged 65 and over. 28% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 1,714 |
| Owner-occupied households | 35% |
| Rented households | 55% |
| Aged under 15 | 19% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 33% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% |
| Third level or higher | 28% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 52% |
| Unemployment rate | 9% |
| Commute by car | 64% |
| Commute by public transport | 3% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 30% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Ballymahon built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Edgeworthstown (17.6 km away), on the Maynooth and Sligo lines
Public transport serving Ballymahon — 3 operators
Getting around Ballymahon
Ballymahon is served by 3 public-transport operators running 4 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Éireann, Farrelly's Coaches and TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Farrelly's Coaches | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 73 - Waterford - Athlone - Longford
- 466 - Athlone - Longford
- AI01 - Longford - Athlone
- LR24 - Ballymahon - Longford
Source: Transport for Ireland GTFS_All feed (NTA), CC-BY 4.0. Stops matched to the town within a 6 km radius; route list capped.
Schools in Ballymahon
There are 3 primary and 2 post-primary schools in and around Ballymahon, 2 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Secondary School | Post-primary | 760 | |
| Ballymahon Vocational School | Post-primary | 420 | DEIS |
| St Matthews Mixed N.S | Primary | 373 | DEIS |
| Forgney N S | Primary | 23 | |
| Tashinny N S | Primary | 23 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Ballymahon
- Heritage nearby: Corlea Trackway (8 km) · Hill of Uisneach (15 km) · Granard Motte and Bailey Castle (29 km) · Clonmacnoise (30 km)
- Walking trails in County Longford: Royal Canal Way · Royal Canal Greenway Walking Trail · Aughnacliffe Mass Bridge Trail · Aughnacliffe Waterfall Trail
Where Ballymahon is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Ballymahon
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €188,000 (-12.6% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,072 |
| Gross rental yield | 6.8% |
| Net yield (est.) | 5.4% |
| Longford county median | €168k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €188,000 |
Recent sales in Ballymahon
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 26 | 19 CREEVAGHRUA, CREEVAGHBEG, BALLYMAHON | Second-hand | €225,000 |
| 07 May 26 | EDERA, BALLYMAHON, LONGFORD | Second-hand | €150,000 |
| 27 Apr 26 | 21 ARBURN WAY CLUAIN RI, ATHLONE ROAD, BALLYMAHON | Second-hand | €300,000 |
| 13 Apr 26 | 12 CREEVAGHRUA, CREEVAGHBEG, BALLYMAHON | Second-hand | €220,000 |
| 06 Mar 26 | 9 MOYCOURT, MOYVALE, BALLYMAHON | Second-hand | €145,000 |
| 27 Feb 26 | 7 THOMAND LODGE, RETIREMENT VILLAGE, BALLYMAHON | Second-hand | €144,000 |
| 19 Feb 26 | 5 AUBURN VILLAGE, BALLYMAHON, LONGFORD | Second-hand | €262,000 |
| 18 Dec 25 | 13 THOMOND COURT, BALLYMAHON, LONGFORD | Second-hand | €170,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Ballymahon median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €172,500 | 54 sales | |
| 2024 | €205,000 | 33 sales | |
| 2025 | €198,000 | 33 sales | |
| 2026 | €220,000 | 7 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | €1,110 | €1,176 | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Ballymahon
Since 1 March 2026 a rent review is capped at the lower of 2% a year (pro rata) or CPI inflation.
The full March 2026 rent review rules
Ballymahon compared with County Longford
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymahon | 188000 | |
| County Longford median | 168000 |
Rent or buy in Ballymahon?
At a glance: €188,000 to buy versus €1,072 a month to rent, a 6.8% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Ballymahon
The median home (€188,000) falls in LPT Band 1, a base charge of €95 a year before Longford County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Ballymahon: the March 2026 rent rules
Every rent increase is now capped at the lesser of 2% a year (pro rata) or CPI inflation, nationwide since 1 March 2026. A review needs 90 days' notice on the RTB form, no more than one in any 12 months, and the notice must cite three comparable homes from the RTB Rent Register. Check any rent increase against the legal cap, or see average rents for every Leinster town.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Ballymahon
In the 12 months to July 2026, 37 planning grants were recorded in and around Ballymahon, including 14 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-10 | miscellaneous alterations and refurbishments of the existing two storey residential protected structure (RPS: 93), including inter alia:- (i)... | 1 |
| 2026-06-12 | demolition of an existing house and the construction of a new four bedroom, single storey dwelling with a storey and a half element and detached... | 1 |
| 2025-08-13 | new dormer type dwelling with detached garage, formation of new site levels and entrance, wastewater treatments system, polishing filter and all... | 1 |
| 2025-11-24 | the proposed construction of a T-shaped bungalow dwelling, detached residential garage, proprietary Sewage treatment system with polishing filter and... | 1 |
| 2026-06-12 | to construct a dwelling house, domestic garage and a single dwelling treatment system with percolation area and all associated site works | 1 |
Source: Irish Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (ArcGIS, CC-BY 4.0). Granted applications keyed to the nearest town within 7 km. Homes column shows residential units in the application where recorded.
What this means: The 14 homes approved here in the last year are about 2% of Ballymahon's roughly 645 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Ballymahon, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Ballymahon, Longford.
View the official OPW flood maps for Ballymahon →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 46,751 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +14.4% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 76.5 |
| New dwelling permissions (Midland region, 2017) | 168 thousand m² |
Planning permissions are reported at NUTS3 region level; counties in this region share a figure.
Sources: CSO F1001, CIA02, BHQ09. CC-BY 4.0.
Nearby Longford towns
Longford · Edgeworthstown · Newtownforbes
All Longford house prices · All Leinster house prices
Sources: CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, Property Price Register (PSRA), CSO RPPI, RTB via CSO. CC-BY. Figures verifiable at the official source.
Common questions about living in Ballymahon
What's it like to live in Ballymahon?
Ballymahon is a town in Co. Longford, about 96 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 5 schools, 35.3% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Ballymahon?
A home in Ballymahon costs a median €188,000 to buy or €1,072 a month to rent, a 6.8% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Ballymahon to Dublin?
About 96 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Ballymahon?
Schools in Ballymahon include Mercy Secondary School, Ballymahon Vocational School, St Matthews Mixed N.S, Forgney N S, among 3 primary and 2 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in Ballymahon pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Ballymahon?
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Central Bank rules: 3.5x gross income for most buyers; first-time buyers can borrow up to 90% LTV. Figures are illustrative, not financial advice.
Stamp duty on a Ballymahon property
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Irish residential stamp duty: 1% on the first €1,000,000; 2% on any amount above. Figures are illustrative, not legal or financial advice.
Local Property Tax for a Ballymahon home
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Revenue LPT 2026-2030 band table (source: revenue.ie). Your local authority can vary the base charge by up to 15%. Figures are illustrative; verify at Revenue's LPT reckoner for your exact property.
Rent cap calculator for Ballymahon
Pre-filled with Ballymahon's median rent. From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies in Ireland are covered by national rent control: the annual increase is capped at 2% or CPI inflation, whichever is lower.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2025; national rent control from 1 March 2026 (source: rtb.ie). RPZ_CAP_PCT = 2.0% per annum -- flagged for Bryan to verify the exact statutory rate before publishing. Figures are illustrative, not legal advice.