Carnmore Neighbourhood Guide
Galway
Carnmore is a rural locality in County Galway, situated east of Galway city between Claregalway, Oranmore and Athenry. It is known for its scattered homes, farmland and proximity to the M6/M18 road network, with Galway city and major employment areas within straightforward driving distance. The area falls within the H91 Eircode routing key.
Area character
Predominantly rural and residential, with a quiet countryside feel and relatively easy access to urban services. Carnmore is well suited to households seeking space outside the city while remaining close to Galway, Oranmore, Claregalway and Athenry; many daily journeys are car-based.
Schools
- Carnmore National Schoolprimary
- Claregalway National Schoolprimary
- Lakeview School, Renmorespecial education
- Coláiste Bhaile Chláir, Claregalwaysecondary
- Athenry Community Schoolsecondary
Transport
- M6 motorway, Oranmore interchangeroad
- M18 motorway, Rathmorrissy interchangeroad
- N83 Galway–Tuam road corridorroad
- Bus services through Claregalway and Oranmore towards Galway citybus
- Athenry railway stationrail
- Galway city and Oranmore cycling and commuter routescycle/road
Amenities
- Carnmore Community Centre and local GAA facilitiescommunity/sport
- Claregalway village shops, cafés and servicesshopping/dining
- Oranmore village retail, cafés and restaurantsshopping/dining
- Galway Clinic, Doughiskahealthcare
- Carnmore Bog Nature Reserve and surrounding countrysidepark/nature
- Galway city retail, cultural and leisure facilitiesshopping/leisure