Headford Road Neighbourhood Guide
Galway
About Headford Road
Headford Road is a busy north-eastern approach to Galway city, extending from the city centre towards Castlegar, Menlo and the wider Tuam side of the county. The area combines established housing estates and apartment developments with retail parks, offices, trade outlets and the open green space around Terryland Forest Park. It is a practical, well-connected part of the city for commuters, students and families, although properties directly beside the main road experience noticeable traffic and commercial activity. Schools and childcare are available in the surrounding suburbs, with Galway city-centre and university education options within straightforward reach. Bus services run along Headford Road and nearby routes, while the N83 provides access north towards Claregalway and Tuam; the city centre is also reachable by bicycle or on foot from some sections. Shopping is particularly convenient, with Dunnes Stores at Terryland, Galway Shopping Centre and the retail businesses around Headford Road. Residents have nearby pubs, cafés and restaurants, while larger entertainment, cultural and healthcare facilities are concentrated in the city centre and at University Hospital Galway. Leisure options include Terryland Forest Park, local pitches and sports clubs, with Menlo and Castlegar adding a quieter village and rural character close by.
Property Market in Headford Road
Based on 5 properties for sale in Headford Road
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Headford Road
Schools
City-centre primary school serving families from Galway’s northern and central neighbourhoods.
Equality-based primary school serving pupils from Galway city and surrounding communities.
Mixed secondary school in Doughiska, accessible from Headford Road by city routes.
Further-education and secondary provision on the Wellpark side of Galway city.
Major university campus west of the city centre, reachable by bus and bicycle.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Frequent routes connect northern suburbs, Terryland and the city-centre bus station.
Central coach and city-bus hub providing regional services and urban connections.
Ceannt Station offers rail services to Dublin, Athlone, Limerick and intermediate towns.
Principal northern radial route linking Galway with Claregalway, Tuam and surrounding areas.
Cycle routes and quieter parallel streets provide alternatives for some local journeys.
Amenities
Large urban woodland and riverside green space for walking and informal recreation.
Established shopping centre with supermarkets, everyday retail, services and food outlets.
Large supermarket and department store serving Headford Road and northern Galway.
Independent city-centre cinema showing mainstream, arthouse and international films.
Central public library offering books, study facilities, events and digital services.
Extensive university fitness and sports facilities open to students and members.
Major regional hospital providing emergency, acute and specialist medical services.
Popular central venue offering drinks, casual meals and live city-centre atmosphere.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Professional football club based at Eamonn Deacy Park near Terryland.
Community football club with teams and facilities serving Galway’s northern suburbs.
Long-established club offering tennis facilities and organised play near the city.
Cluster of major retailers, trade outlets and services along the Headford Road corridor.
Local organisation supporting education, employment and community development across Galway.
Properties For Sale near Headford Road
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