About Ballybrit
Ballybrit is an established eastern suburb of Galway city, positioned between Ballybane, Mervue, Castlegar, Briarhill and Claregalway. It is best known for its major employment areas, including Parkmore East Business Park, Parkmore Road and Parkmore West Industrial Estate, giving the locality a practical, business-focused character alongside established housing and newer residential development. The area is particularly convenient for people commuting towards Galway city, Oranmore, Claregalway and east Galway, although traffic can be busy at peak times on the N6 and surrounding approach roads. Local shopping and everyday services are available in nearby Ballybane and Briarhill, with Briarhill Retail Park and Galway Retail Park adding larger shops, cafés and food outlets within a short drive. Dining and evening options are generally concentrated around Briarhill, Ballybrit and nearby city suburbs, while Galway city centre offers the widest choice of restaurants, traditional pubs, music venues and cultural attractions. Leisure provision includes Hustle Gym and access to parks, sports clubs and walking routes across the eastern suburbs. Castle Parkanassa, a historic site associated with the area, provides a notable local landmark, while the Galway Racecourse at Ballybrit is one of the city’s best-known venues and hosts the annual Galway Races. Public transport is mainly bus-based, with routes serving Ballybrit and nearby employment areas; rail services are available from Galway Ceannt station, and the M6/N6 road network provides regional connections.
Property Market in Ballybrit
Based on 9 properties for sale in Ballybrit
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Ballybrit
Schools
Specialist makeup training provider located within the wider Ballybrit and Parkmore area.
Visit website ↗Galway special school serving children and young people with additional educational needs.
Modern primary school serving families in Galway’s eastern suburban communities.
Primary-level special education provision serving pupils from Galway and surrounding areas.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key eastern approach route linking Ballybrit with Galway, Oranmore and national motorways.
Regional motorway connection towards Athlone, Dublin and the wider Irish road network.
Frequent urban bus routes connect Ballybrit, Ballybane, Briarhill and the city centre.
Main city railway station providing connections to Dublin, Limerick and intermediate towns.
Local stops serve Parkmore, the racecourse and surrounding residential and employment areas.
Amenities
Large employment campus housing technology, medical, commercial and professional businesses.
Busy commercial corridor with workplaces, services, food outlets and convenient road access.
Established industrial and commercial area west of the main Parkmore employment district.
Fitness facility serving Ballybrit, Parkmore and Galway’s eastern suburban communities.
Local pharmacy providing prescriptions, healthcare advice and everyday personal-care products.
Major racing venue hosting the famous annual Galway Races at Ballybrit.
Historic castle site and distinctive heritage feature in the Ballybrit area.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Prominent local venue for horse racing, conferences, exhibitions and annual city events.
Major cluster of multinational, technology, medical-device and professional employers.
Established base for industrial, logistics, trade and service businesses.
Local gym offering training facilities for residents and workers around Parkmore.
High-profile annual racing festival bringing entertainment and visitors to Ballybrit.
Properties For Sale near Ballybrit
Nearby Areas
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