Ardrahan Neighbourhood Guide
Galway
Ardrahan is a village in south County Galway, approximately midway between Galway city and Gort, with the N67 providing a direct regional road connection. The surrounding area is predominantly rural, with nearby communities including Craughwell, Kinvara, Kilcolgan and Ballinderreen. Ardrahan also has a railway station on the Galway–Limerick line, giving the locality a useful public-transport link for commuters and students.
Area character
Rural village with a close-knit, residential feel; suitable for those seeking countryside living while remaining within reach of Galway city, Gort and the wider south Galway area.
Schools
- Scoil Mhuire, Ardrahanprimary
- Ardrahan National Schoolprimary
- Gort Community Schoolsecondary
- Coláiste Bhaile Chláir, Claregalwaysecondary
- Presentation College, Athenrysecondary
Transport
- Ardrahan railway stationrail
- Bus Éireann services on the Galway–Gort corridorbus
- N67 regional roadroad
- M18 motorway access via Gortroad
- N6 motorway access via Craughwell/Athenryroad
Amenities
- Ardrahan village shops and local servicesshopping
- Ardrahan Community Centre and local sports facilitiescommunity and leisure
- St Brendan’s Church and local parish facilitiescommunity
- Gort town centreshopping and services
- Kinvara village and Galway Bay waterfrontdining and leisure
- Coole Park and nature trails near Gortpark and outdoor recreation