Living in Ballymahon, Co. Longford: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Ballymahon
- Commuting to Dublin
- 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
- Population and demographics
Is Ballymahon a nice place to live?
Ballymahon is home to about 645 households, 35% owner-occupied and 55% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €198,000, versus €190,000 across the Midland region, and the average rent reported by the RTB is €1,072 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 5 schools keyed to the town (3 primary, 2 post-primary), and there are 8 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Edgeworthstown, 17.6 km away, and 4 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
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 €198,000 to buy or €1,072 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025) (a 6.5% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 27 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
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.
Commuting to Dublin
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) | €198,000 (+4.8% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2025) | €1,072 |
| Gross rental yield | 6.5% |
| Net yield (est.) | 5.1% |
| Longford county median | €190k |
| New build / second-hand | n/a / €198,000 |
Recent sales in Ballymahon
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 26 | NEWCASTLE WOODS, BALLYMAHON, LONGFORD | Second-hand | €390,000 |
| 26 Aug 26 | 12 CREEVAGHBAWN, BALLYMAHON, MULLINGAR RD | Second-hand | €215,000 |
| 24 Aug 26 | 5 THE GRANARY, RIVERCOURT, BALLYMAHON | Second-hand | €165,000 |
| 24 Aug 26 | LEDWITHSTOWN, BALLYMAHON, CO LONGFORD | Second-hand | €260,000 |
| 19 Aug 26 | 27 THOMOND PARK, BALLYMAHON, LONGFORD | Second-hand | €169,950 |
| 05 Aug 26 | GURTEEN, BALLYMAHON, LONGFORD | Second-hand | €195,000 |
| 26 Jun 26 | 34 THOMAND COURT, BALLYMAHON, CO LONGFORD | Second-hand | €178,000 |
| 23 Jun 26 | 19 CREEVAGHRUA, CREEVAGHBEG, BALLYMAHON | Second-hand | €225,000 |
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 | €205,000 | 16 sales |
Average rent by size (Q4 2025)
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | €1,110 | €1,176 | n/a |
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 | 198000 | |
| County Longford median | 190000 |
Rent or buy in Ballymahon?
At a glance: €198,000 to buy versus €1,072 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 6.5% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Ballymahon
The median home (€198,000) 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 September 2026, 35 planning grants were recorded in and around Ballymahon, including 17 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | renovation of existing derelict gate lodge to include a new roof to accommodate first floor dormer, single extension to the rear, amendments to... | 2 |
| 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 |
| 2025-11-24 | the proposed construction of a T-shaped bungalow dwelling, detached residential garage, proprietary Sewage treatment system with polishing filter and... | 1 |
| 2026-01-12 | the extension and renovation of an existing dwelling house, construction of a domestic garage, installation of a proprietary wastewater treatment... | 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 17 homes approved here in the last year are about 3% 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
Edgeworthstown · Longford · 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 €198,000 to buy or €1,072 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 6.5% 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, estimated.
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).
What is the population of Ballymahon?
Ballymahon had a population of 1,714 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Ballymahon had a population of 1,714 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 1,714 |
|---|---|
| Households | 645 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 35% |
| Rented homes | 55% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 (CC BY 4.0). Household tenure from the same release.
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Each point is the median of that calendar year's open-market sales on the Property Price Register. 2026 is a part year, covering the 16 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €198,000.
Could a home in Ballymahon pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Ballymahon's median price and average rent (RTB Q4 2025). Change any figure and it recalculates instantly.
Illustrative. Assumes ~18% of rent for management, insurance and voids; 25-year mortgage on the borrowed share; ~4% acquisition costs. Not financial advice.
What can you afford to buy in Ballymahon?
Pre-filled with Ballymahon's median price. Adjust the income and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Assumes 4x gross income for a first-time buyer or 3.5x otherwise, plus your deposit, with no minimum deposit applied (the Central Bank's 10% floor can cap the price lower; the affordability calculator applies it), and a 3.7% rate over 30 years unless you change them.
Central Bank of Ireland mortgage measures (since Jan 2023): first-time buyers can borrow up to 4x gross income, movers and second or subsequent buyers up to 3.5x, both with a minimum 10% deposit. Figures are illustrative, not financial advice.
Stamp duty on a Ballymahon property
Pre-filled with Ballymahon's median price. Change the purchase price, tick new build if it applies, and see your stamp duty and total cost instantly.
Irish residential stamp duty (rates in force since 2 October 2024): 1% on the first €1,000,000; 2% from €1,000,000 to €1,500,000; 6% on any amount above €1,500,000. New builds: duty is charged on the price net of 13.5% VAT. Figures are illustrative, not legal or financial advice.
Local Property Tax for a Ballymahon home
Pre-filled with Ballymahon's median price. Uses the 2026 Revenue valuation bands (valuation date: 1 November 2025) and your local authority's 2026 adjustment factor.
Revenue LPT 2026-2030 band table and Local Adjustment Factors (source: revenue.ie). Each local authority can vary the base charge by up to 15%. Figures are illustrative; verify at Revenue's LPT service for your exact property.
Rent cap calculator for Ballymahon
Pre-filled with Ballymahon's average rent (RTB). From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies in Ireland are covered by national rent control: for a standard tenancy the annual increase is capped at 2% or CPI inflation, whichever is lower. This computes the 2% leg as an illustrative cap.
No figure for this tenancy type: it follows CPI with no 2% cap and this widget holds no CPI series. Use the official RTB Rent Calculator.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2025; national rent control from 1 March 2026 (source: rtb.ie). Illustrative, not legal advice: if CPI is below 2% the lawful ceiling is lower, and the RTB Rent Calculator at rtb.ie is the official tool.
What a month in Ballymahon costs
Real figures for Ballymahon: RTB average rent and an ownership estimate built on the median sale price. Adjust the mortgage rate and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Average rent by size: 2 bed €1,110 · 3 bed €1,176
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02), Q4 2025. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Ballymahon's median Property Price Register sale price over 30 years, plus Revenue's 2026 LPT band charge divided by 12. Excludes utilities, insurance, management fees and council LPT adjustments. Illustrative, not financial advice.
More on Ballymahon
- Ballymahon house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Ballymahon: attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.
- What's on in Co. Longford: festivals, markets and gigs, grouped by week and refreshed every Monday.
- The Leinster planning pipeline: what is in the pipeline across the twelve counties, Co. Longford included.