Gurteen Neighbourhood Guide
Galway
Gurteen is a small rural locality in east County Galway, within the H53 Eircode area and close to Attymon, Castleblakeney, Menlough, Woodlawn and Colmanstown. It is situated in a mainly agricultural landscape, with larger villages and towns providing most everyday services. Galway city and Athlone are the principal regional centres for wider employment, shopping and services.
Area character
Rural, quiet and community-oriented, with dispersed housing, farmland and strong reliance on nearby villages and road connections. The area suits residents seeking a countryside setting while remaining within reach of rail and road links in east Galway.
Schools
- Gurteen National Schoolprimary
- Attymon National Schoolprimary
- Castleblakeney National Schoolprimary
- Coláiste an Chreagáin, Mountbellewsecondary
- Holy Rosary College, Mountbellewsecondary
Transport
- Attymon railway stationrail
- M6 motorway, accessible via the Ballinasloe arearoad
- N63 national road, connecting the east Galway arearoad
- Local bus services serving nearby villages and townsbus
Amenities
- Local GAA and community facilities in the surrounding villagescommunity and sport
- Shops, post office and services in Mountbellew and nearby settlementsshopping and services
- Ballinasloe town centreshopping and services
- Woodlawn and surrounding countryside walksoutdoor recreation
- GP, pharmacy and healthcare services in nearby townshealthcare