Living in Banagher, Co. Offaly: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Banagher
- Getting around and commuting
- 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
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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 €205,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 28 sales · updated July 2026
How Banagher compares: at €205,000 it is 26% below the County Offaly median of €278k.Recent activity in Banagher: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 14 new homes approved in the last year; prices +21.3% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
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.
Getting around and commuting
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) | €205,000 (+21.3% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Offaly county median | €278k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €205,000 |
Recent sales in Banagher
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 23 Mar 26 | 30 PORTOVOLLA, BANAGHER, CO OFFALY | Second-hand | €210,000 |
| 02 Mar 26 | WEST END, BANAGHER, OFFALY | Second-hand | €150,000 |
| 11 Feb 26 | 29 PORTAVOLLA, BANAGHER, OFFALY | Second-hand | €190,000 |
| 06 Feb 26 | WEST END, BANAGHER, OFFALY | Second-hand | €225,000 |
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 | €190,000 | 9 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 | 278000 | |
| Banagher | 205000 |
Local Property Tax in Banagher
The median home (€205,000) 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.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Banagher
In the 12 months to July 2026, 16 planning grants were recorded in and around Banagher, including 14 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 |
| 2025-07-24 | construction of a four bedroom 2 storey dwelling and garage. The application will also include a new biofilter treatment system and percolation area... | 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 |
| 2025-12-19 | to construct a dwelling house and domestic garage, to include a treatment system and raised bed percolation area, proposed connection to mains water... | 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 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 · Birr · Clara
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 €205,000 to buy (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 (OpenStreetMap routing).
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).
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in Banagher pay as a buy-to-let?
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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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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 Banagher 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 Banagher 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 Banagher
No RTB rental data for Banagher yet -- starting from a typical Leinster rent. From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies 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.