Killimor Neighbourhood Guide
Galway
Killimor is a small village in east County Galway, in the H53 Eircode area, between towns and villages including Eyrecourt, Kiltormer and Portumna. It serves as a local centre for the surrounding rural hinterland, with road connections towards Ballinasloe, Portumna and east Galway. The area is also within reach of the River Shannon and Lough Derg region.
Area character
Rural village with a close-knit, community-oriented feel; generally quiet and residential, with agricultural surroundings and a strong local identity. It suits those seeking countryside living while retaining access to larger service towns by car.
Schools
- Scoil Mhuire Killimorprimary
- St. Grellan’s National School, Borrisokaneprimary
- Gortmore National School, Portumna areaprimary
- St. Brigid’s College, Loughreasecondary
- Portumna Community Schoolsecondary
Transport
- Regional roads through Killimor towards Eyrecourt, Portumna and Kiltormerroad
- R348 regional route via Eyrecourt towards Ballinasloe and east Galwayroad
- Bus services connecting the wider east Galway areabus
- Ballinasloe railway stationrail
- Portumna and Ballinasloe town servicesbus
Amenities
- Killimor village shops and local servicesshopping
- Killimor community and sporting facilitiescommunity and leisure
- Local church and parish facilitiescommunity
- Portumna town centre, harbour and forest parkshopping and leisure
- Ballinasloe retail, healthcare and commercial servicesshopping and healthcare
- Lough Derg and River Shannon amenitiesoutdoor recreation