About Gurteen
Gurteen is a small rural locality in east County Galway, within the H53 postal area and close to Attymon, Castleblakeney, Menlough, Woodlawn and Colmanstown. It has a settled, agricultural character, with scattered homes, farmland and a quiet community atmosphere rather than a defined village centre. Day-to-day shopping and services are generally reached by car in nearby villages and towns, particularly Mountbellew and Athenry, while Ballinasloe provides a broader range of retail, healthcare and leisure facilities. Local social life is centred on parish events, GAA activity and traditional pubs in the surrounding villages, with cafés and restaurants available in larger nearby settlements. Families use the surrounding national schools and secondary schools, with school transport often important in this rural setting. Road travel is the main commuting option, with access towards the M6 and N63 supporting journeys to Galway, Athlone and Ballinasloe. Rail services are available from nearby Attymon and Woodlawn stations, providing an alternative for longer trips. The area suits residents looking for countryside, space and close-knit rural communities while remaining within reach of east Galway’s principal employment and service centres.
Property Market in Gurteen
Based on 1 property for sale in Gurteen
Property types
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What’s in Gurteen
Schools
A local primary-school option serving children in the surrounding rural community.
A nearby rural primary school serving families around Attymon and neighbouring townlands.
A nearby secondary school providing post-primary education in Mountbellew.
A co-educational secondary school serving Mountbellew and the wider east Galway area.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗The principal regional road corridor linking east Galway communities with Galway and Roscommon.
Provides west-east motorway connections towards Galway, Athlone and Dublin.
Nearby station offering access to rail services on the Galway–Dublin route.
A rural station providing rail connections towards Galway, Athlone and Dublin.
Regional bus services operate through larger nearby settlements and connecting routes.
Amenities
Nearby centre for convenience shopping, cafés, pubs, services and everyday errands.
Larger nearby town with supermarkets, retail shops, healthcare and leisure facilities.
Historic market town offering shops, restaurants, services and strong transport connections.
A traditional local pub serving the surrounding Mountbellew and rural community.
Established agricultural education campus reflecting the area’s strong farming heritage.
Woodland recreation area offering walking and outdoor activities near Mountbellew.
Nearby town-based healthcare provision serving residents across east Galway.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Prominent local GAA club providing football, hurling and community activities.
Community venue supporting local events, activities and gatherings in the parish.
Annual rural event celebrating farming, livestock, crafts and local enterprise.
Important local institution supporting agricultural training, research and rural development.
Nearby Areas
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