About Lettermore
Lettermore is a small Gaeltacht island-and-coastal locality in west County Galway, within the Connemara region and the H91 postal area. It has a distinctly rural, community-oriented character, with houses and small settlements spread among rocky ground, bogland, lakes and Atlantic inlets rather than concentrated in a conventional town centre. Irish remains central to local life, and the surrounding landscape offers a quiet setting with strong links to the sea, traditional culture and nearby islands. Day-to-day education is provided locally through Irish-medium primary schooling, while secondary pupils generally travel to larger neighbouring settlements such as Carraroe, Carna or further afield. Lettermore is served mainly by road and bus, with the R374 connecting the locality towards Carraroe, Costelloe and Galway; private cars are important for commuting, shopping and appointments. Local facilities include community halls, a shop and pub-style social venues, while a wider choice of cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and services is available in Carraroe and Clifden. Residents also have access to beaches, piers, lakes, walking routes and the broader Connemara Gaeltacht, with local GAA and community organisations providing much of the area’s social and sporting life.
Property Market in Lettermore
Based on 14 properties for sale in Lettermore
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Lettermore
Schools
Irish-medium primary school serving children in Lettermore and the surrounding islands.
Gaeltacht secondary school serving pupils from Carraroe and surrounding Connemara communities.
Local Irish-medium primary school serving the Kilkieran area nearby.
Irish-medium secondary school serving Carna and the wider south Connemara area.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main road route linking Lettermore with Carraroe, Costelloe and Galway.
Public bus connections serve the wider Connemara corridor towards Galway and Clifden.
Rural transport services provide connections for residents across south Connemara.
Galway provides the nearest major rail station and broader regional transport interchange.
Amenities
Local venue for meetings, activities, classes and community events.
Convenient local provisions are available, with larger grocery trips made nearby.
Nearby Carraroe provides additional shops, cafés, pubs and everyday services.
Distinctive coral strand near Carraroe, popular for swimming, walking and scenic views.
Working coastal harbour area supporting local maritime activity and scenic shoreline access.
The surrounding coast supports boating, angling and other outdoor activities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting football and community participation.
Nearby club providing Gaelic games, youth activities and an important social hub.
Gaeltacht development agency supporting employment, enterprise and community initiatives locally.
Irish-language summer-college and cultural enterprise contributing to local Gaeltacht activity.
Active local groups organise cultural, sporting, environmental and social events throughout the area.
Properties For Sale near Lettermore
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