Corcullen Neighbourhood Guide
Galway
Corcullen is a predominantly residential and rural locality on the western side of Galway city, County Galway, close to the N59 Galway–Clifden road and the villages of Moycullen and Barna. It lies within easy reach of Galway city while retaining a countryside setting, with homes and small settlements spread across the surrounding landscape. The area is served by the H91 Eircode routing key.
Area character
Semi-rural, family-oriented and commuter-friendly, with a mix of established homes, newer housing and agricultural land. Corcullen is quieter and more spacious than the city suburbs, but local services are generally concentrated in nearby Moycullen, Knocknacarra, Barna and Galway city.
Schools
- Cuan Na Gaillimhe Community National School, Bóthar Stiofáinprimary
- Scoil Mhuire, Moycullenprimary
- Coláiste Cholmchille, Inverinsecondary
- Coláiste na Coiribe, Galwaysecondary
- University of Galwaythird-level
Transport
- N59 Galway–Clifden roadroad
- Bus Éireann Galway–Clifden servicesbus
- Local bus connections via Moycullen and Knocknacarrabus
- Galway city bus network, accessed via western suburbsbus
- Galway railway station, Ceannt Stationrail
Amenities
- Moycullen village shops, cafés and servicesshopping and dining
- Barna Woods and Barna shorelineparks and recreation
- University Hospital Galway and Galway city healthcare serviceshealthcare
- Galway city centre and Galway Shopping Centreshopping and culture
- Moycullen sports clubs and community facilitiesleisure and community