Attymon Neighbourhood Guide
Galway
Attymon is a small rural locality in east County Galway, within the H65 Eircode area and close to Athenry, Monivea and New Inn. It is best known as a transport-focused village area, with Attymon railway station serving the Galway–Dublin railway line and road connections linking the surrounding townlands. Larger shopping, secondary-school and service centres are available in nearby Athenry and Loughrea.
Area character
Rural and village-oriented, with a quiet, dispersed residential feel and strong links to the surrounding farming communities. Attymon suits those seeking countryside living while remaining within reach of Galway city and larger east Galway towns by road and rail.
Schools
- Attymon National Schoolprimary
- Ballymacward National Schoolprimary
- Monivea National Schoolprimary
- Presentation College Athenrysecondary
- Coláiste an Eachréidh, Athenrysecondary
Transport
- Attymon railway stationrail
- Bus Éireann services on the N63 corridorbus
- N63 national roadroad
- M6 motorway access via Athenryroad
- Athenry railway stationrail
Amenities
- Attymon village services and local businesseslocal services
- Attymon Community Centre and sports facilitiescommunity and leisure
- Athenry town centreshopping and dining
- Athenry Heritage Centre and medieval town attractionsheritage and culture
- Athenry Park and local walking areaspark and recreation
- Medical, retail and public services in Athenry and Loughreahealthcare and services