Belclare Neighbourhood Guide
Galway
Belclare is a small rural locality in north County Galway, situated between Caherlistrane, Corrandulla, Corofin and Tuam. It lies within the H54 Eircode routing area and is best known as a countryside community with convenient access to the larger service town of Tuam and to Galway city by road. The surrounding landscape is predominantly agricultural, with scattered homes and traditional village and parish facilities.
Area character
Rural and community-oriented, with a quiet countryside setting and a largely car-dependent lifestyle. Belclare suits residents seeking space and a village atmosphere while remaining within reach of schools, shops and services in nearby Tuam and other north Galway settlements.
Schools
- Belclare National Schoolprimary
- Caherlistrane National Schoolprimary
- Corofin National Schoolprimary
- St Jarlath’s College, Tuamsecondary
- Presentation College Headfordsecondary
Transport
- Local road network linking Belclare with Tuam, Caherlistrane, Corrandulla and Corofinroad
- N83 route via Tuam and Claregalwayroad
- M17 motorway access at Tuamroad
- Bus services available in nearby Tuam, with routes towards Galway and surrounding townsbus
- Tuam railway station area and transport connectionsrail
Amenities
- Belclare village and parish community facilitiescommunity
- Tuam town centre shops, cafés and servicesshopping and dining
- Tuam Regional Hospitalhealthcare
- Tuam public library and civic facilitiespublic services
- Local GAA and sporting facilities in Belclare and surrounding parishessport and leisure
- Walks and open countryside around Belclare, Caherlistrane and Corofinoutdoors