Ballinasloe Neighbourhood Guide
Galway
About Ballinasloe
Ballinasloe is a market town in east County Galway, positioned on the River Suck between Galway and Athlone, with the H53 routing key. It has a practical, community-oriented character, combining established residential areas with a busy town centre and surrounding rural villages such as Ahascragh, Aughrim, Kiltormer, Taghmaconnell and Poolboy. Everyday life is convenient for families and commuters, with primary and secondary schooling in the town, rail and bus connections, and straightforward access to the M6. Dunlo Shopping Centre and the town’s independent shops provide regular retail services, while cafés, restaurants and traditional pubs support a sociable local evening scene. The town also has important healthcare and community facilities, including Ballinasloe Health Centre & Day Hospital, the Social Centre and the Glass Centre. Outdoor options include riverside walks, local playing fields and nearby countryside, while the annual Ballinasloe Horse Fair is a distinctive landmark in the town’s calendar. Employment and business activity is supported by local industrial and commercial premises, including Parkmore Switchgear, alongside the wider employment centres of Galway and Athlone.
Property Market in Ballinasloe
Based on 31 properties for sale in Ballinasloe
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Ballinasloe
Schools
Catholic primary school serving children from Ballinasloe and surrounding rural communities.
Co-educational secondary school providing post-primary education in Ballinasloe.
Long-established secondary school on the Garbally estate, serving the wider region.
Visit website ↗Primary school serving families in Creagh and the eastern side of Ballinasloe.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Mainline station with services west to Galway and east towards Athlone and Dublin.
Regional and intercity buses connect the town with Galway, Athlone and surrounding villages.
Nearby motorway provides fast east-west access between Galway, Athlone and Dublin.
National road connections link Ballinasloe with local towns and the wider Galway region.
Amenities
Convenient local shopping centre serving everyday retail and community needs.
Important local healthcare facility providing community medical and day-hospital services.
Community-focused venue used for local activities, services and gatherings.
Local social facility supporting community events, groups and resident activities.
Established local industrial business and employment site in the Ballinasloe area.
Traditional pubs, cafés and restaurants provide informal dining and socialising locally.
Public library offering books, information services, events and community programming.
Green open space suitable for walks, informal recreation and family outings.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club with teams and activities for different age groups.
Community football club providing youth and adult soccer opportunities.
Local rugby club supporting junior and adult participation and social events.
Historic annual fair and major landmark in the town’s cultural calendar.
Local business network supporting traders, employers and economic activity in town.
Properties For Sale near Ballinasloe
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