Living in Banagher, Co. Offaly: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Banagher
- Commuting to Dublin
- Getting around Banagher
- Schools in Banagher
- Things to do in and around Banagher
- Where Banagher is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Banagher
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Banagher
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Banagher
- Nearby Offaly towns
- Population and demographics
Is Banagher a nice place to live?
Banagher is home to about 720 households, 58% owner-occupied and 33% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €190,000, versus €315,000 across the Midland region, and the average rent reported by the RTB is €995 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 3 schools keyed to the town (2 primary, 1 post-primary). The nearest rail station is Ballinasloe, 23.5 km away, and 3 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Banagher is a town in Co. Offaly, about 108 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 58.2% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €190,000 to buy or €995 a month to rent (RTB Q3 2025).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 19 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Banagher: 58.2% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Banagher
1,907 people live in Banagher on Census 2022 night. 58% of households own their home and 33% rent, so Banagher leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (61%). 17% are under 15 and 17% are aged 65 and over. 29% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 1,907 |
| Owner-occupied households | 58% |
| Rented households | 33% |
| Aged under 15 | 17% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 27% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% |
| Third level or higher | 29% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 50% |
| Unemployment rate | 9% |
| Commute by car | 61% |
| Commute by public transport | 3% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 29% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Banagher built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Commuting to Dublin
Nearest train station: Ballinasloe (23.5 km away), on the Galway line
Public transport serving Banagher: 2 operators
Getting around Banagher
Banagher is served by 2 public-transport operators running 3 scheduled routes. Operators are Kearns Transport and TFI Local Link Laois Offaly.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Kearns Transport | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Laois Offaly | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 840 - Banagher - Tullamore
- 847 - Portumna - Dublin
- 850 - Athlone - Thurles
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 Banagher
There are 2 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Banagher.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banagher College | Post-primary | 563 | |
| St Rynaghs N S | Primary | 249 | |
| St Cronans Mixed N S | Primary | 72 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Banagher
- Heritage nearby: Clonmacnoise (15 km) · Sierkieran Monastic Site (19 km)
- Walking trails in County Offaly: Grand Canal Way · Slieve Bloom Way · Derryounce Bog Lake Walk · Derryounce Bog Oak Walk
- Nature reserves: Clara Bog Nature Reserve · Raheenmore Bog Nature Reserve · Mongan Bog Nature Reserve
Where Banagher is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Banagher
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €190,000 (-5.0% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q3 2025) | €995 |
| Gross rental yield | n/a |
| Net yield (est.) | n/a |
| Offaly county median | €315k |
| New build / second-hand | n/a / €190,000 |
What this means: Banagher's rent figure is the last published RTB quarter (Q3 2025). RTB has not yet published a more recent quarter for this town.
Recent sales in Banagher
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep 26 | DUNARD, CUBA AVE, BANAGHER | Second-hand | €300,000 |
| 21 Aug 26 | 37 PORTAVOLLA, BANAGHER, OFFALY | Second-hand | €162,500 |
| 11 Aug 26 | CRANK ROAD, BANAGHER, CO. OFFALY | Second-hand | €100,000 |
| 01 Jul 26 | 18 PORTAVOLLA, BANAGHER, OFFALY | Second-hand | €100,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 3 PORTAVOLLA, MAIN ST, BANAGHER | Second-hand | €65,000 |
| 04 Jun 26 | CHURCH ST, BANAGHER, OFFALY | Second-hand | €260,000 |
| 30 Apr 26 | ST RYNAGHS TERRACE, BANAGHER, OFFALLY | Second-hand | €130,000 |
| 02 Apr 26 | 17 CLUAIN RAIGHNE, BANAGHER, CO OFFALY | Second-hand | €220,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Banagher median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €143,500 | 31 sales | |
| 2024 | €192,000 | 19 sales | |
| 2025 | €200,000 | 25 sales | |
| 2026 | €183,000 | 13 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Banagher
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
Banagher compared with County Offaly
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Offaly median | 315000 | |
| Banagher | 190000 |
Rent or buy in Banagher?
At a glance: €190,000 to buy versus €995 a month to rent (RTB Q3 2025).
Local Property Tax in Banagher
The median home (€190,000) falls in LPT Band 1, a base charge of €95 a year before Offaly County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Banagher: 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 Banagher
In the 12 months to September 2026, 19 planning grants were recorded in and around Banagher, including 15 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-21 | (A) AS BUILT DOMESTIC GARAGE WHICH HAS BEEN AMENDED FROM ORIGINAL DESIGN PREVIOUSLY GRANTED PLANNING PERMISSION UNDER PLANNING REFERENCE NO. 07/794... | 4 |
| 2026-07-01 | (A) DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DERELICT DWELLING HOUSE (B) CONSTRUCTION OF NEW REPLACEMENT DWELLING HOUSE, DOMESTIC GARAGE, SEPTIC TANK/ETS, PERCOLATION... | 1 |
| 2026-03-25 | BUILDING NEW DWELLING HOUSE, DOMESTIC GARAGE/FUEL SHED, INSTALL SEPTIC TANK WITH PERCOLATION AREA AND ALL ANCILLARY SITE WORKS | 1 |
| 2026-05-25 | A NEW DWELLING, DOMESTIC GARAGE/ STORE, WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM WITH SOIL POLISHING FILTER, SITE ENTRANCE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS ON THIS... | 1 |
| 2026-08-05 | THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PROPOSED TWO-STOREY DWELLING, OUTBUILDING, A PROPOSED SITE ENTRANCE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITEWORKS | 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 15 homes approved here in the last year are about 2% of Banagher's roughly 720 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Banagher, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Banagher, Offaly.
View the official OPW flood maps for Banagher →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 83,150 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +6.7% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 76.7 |
| 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 Offaly towns
Tullamore · Edenderry · Clara · Birr
All Offaly 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 Banagher
What's it like to live in Banagher?
Banagher is a town in Co. Offaly, about 108 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 58.2% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Banagher?
A home in Banagher costs a median €190,000 to buy or €995 a month to rent (RTB Q3 2025) (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Banagher to Dublin?
About 108 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, estimated.
What schools are in Banagher?
Schools in Banagher include Banagher College, St Rynaghs N S, St Cronans Mixed N S, among 2 primary and 1 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Banagher?
Banagher had a population of 1,907 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Banagher had a population of 1,907 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 1,907 |
|---|---|
| Households | 720 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58% |
| Rented homes | 33% |
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 13 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €190,000.
Could a home in Banagher pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Banagher's median price and average rent (RTB Q3 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 Banagher?
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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 Banagher property
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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 Banagher home
Pre-filled with Banagher'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 Banagher
Pre-filled with Banagher'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 Banagher costs
Real figures for Banagher: RTB average rent and an ownership estimate built on the median sale price. Adjust the mortgage rate and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02), Q3 2025. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Banagher'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 Banagher
- Banagher house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Banagher: attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.
- What's on in Co. Offaly: festivals, markets and gigs, grouped by week and refreshed every Monday.
- Planning applications in Co. Offaly: what has been lodged, granted and refused in the last 12 months.