About Oughterard
Oughterard is a small town in County Galway, around 25 kilometres north-west of Galway city on the N59, and a popular gateway to Connemara. It has a predominantly residential, rural character, with the River Corrib and the northern shore of Lough Corrib contributing to its attractive setting. Day-to-day life is centred on a compact town core with local shops, cafés, pubs, restaurants and essential services, while larger-scale shopping and employment are available in Galway city. Families are served by local primary and secondary schools, including Oughterard National School and Coláiste Cholmchille, with further education options in Galway. Bus Éireann services connect the town with Galway, Clifden and intermediate villages, and the N59 provides the main road link for commuters, although car travel is generally important locally. Leisure opportunities include walks around the Corrib area, nearby forest and countryside trails, fishing, boating and community sports, with Aughnanure Castle a notable landmark just outside the town. Oughterard’s pubs and restaurants provide a sociable local scene, while its position near Connemara, Maam Cross and the lakes makes it appealing to people seeking countryside access within commuting distance of the city.
Property Market in Oughterard
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What’s in Oughterard
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Oughterard and surrounding rural communities.
Local post-primary school providing secondary education in the Oughterard area.
Nearby secondary education option serving students from the wider west Galway area.
Visit website ↗Major university campus approximately 25 kilometres away in Galway city.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗The principal road through Oughterard, linking Galway city with Connemara.
Scheduled buses connect Oughterard with Galway, Clifden and villages along the N59.
Galway provides onward city bus services and national rail connections.
Regional airport near Carnmore, offering a nearby air-travel option east of Oughterard.
Amenities
Well-preserved sixteenth-century tower house and national monument beside the River Drimneen.
Visit website ↗Large freshwater lake supporting boating, angling, wildlife watching and scenic lakeside recreation.
Local venue used for community activities, events, classes and indoor recreation.
Public library providing books, digital services and community information for local residents.
Compact selection of convenience shops, services and everyday retail businesses.
Independent venues around the village provide casual dining, drinks and social meeting places.
Local primary-care provision supports residents, with hospitals and wider services in Galway.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community Gaelic games club offering football, hurling and activities for various age groups.
Parkland golf club providing an eighteen-hole course and clubhouse facilities near town.
Local angling community connected with fishing traditions on Lough Corrib and nearby waters.
Community rugby club providing youth and adult participation in the wider Oughterard area.
Local business network supporting town enterprises, events and commercial community initiatives.
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