Cloonboo Neighbourhood Guide
Galway
Cloonboo is a rural locality in County Galway, north-west of Galway city, within the H91 routing area. It lies close to Annaghdown, Castlegar, Menlo, Corrandulla and Claregalway, with access to the city and surrounding villages primarily by road. The area is characterised by dispersed homes and farmland rather than a concentrated village centre.
Area character
Rural and residential, with a quiet countryside setting and a strong local-community feel. Cloonboo is well placed for those seeking space and a Galway hinterland location, although many everyday services, schools and workplaces are reached by car in nearby settlements or Galway city.
Schools
- Cloonboo National Schoolprimary
- Corrandulla National Schoolprimary
- Annaghdown National Schoolprimary
- Claregalway Collegesecondary
- Coláiste Bhaile Chláirsecondary
Transport
- R339 regional road towards Galway city and Monivearoad
- N83 route via Claregalway towards Galway and Tuamroad
- Local bus services linking the wider area with Galway city and Claregalwaybus
- Galway city bus network, accessed from outer stops and nearby settlementsbus
- M6/N6 motorway access via Galway and the east-city road networkroad
Amenities
- Cloonboo Community Centre and local sporting facilitiescommunity and leisure
- Claregalway village shops, cafés, pubs and servicesshopping and dining
- Claregalway Medical Centre and local healthcare serviceshealthcare
- Lough Corrib and nearby lakeside countrysideoutdoors and recreation
- Galway city retail, cultural and leisure facilitiesshopping and leisure