Kilreekil Neighbourhood Guide
Galway
Kilreekil is a small rural village and townland area in east County Galway, in the H62 Eircode routing area. It lies between Loughrea and Ballinasloe, with nearby settlements including Aughrim, Bullaun, Killimor, Kiltormer, New Inn and Kylebrack. The locality is served by the wider east Galway network of villages and market towns rather than by a large urban centre of its own.
Area character
Rural, quiet and community-oriented, with scattered housing, farmland and village facilities. It suits residents seeking a countryside setting while remaining within reach of Loughrea, Ballinasloe and the M6 corridor by car.
Schools
- Kilreekil National Schoolprimary
- Bullaun National Schoolprimary
- Aughrim National Schoolprimary
- Killure National Schoolprimary
- St Raphael’s College, Loughreasecondary
Transport
- R348 regional roadroad
- M6 motorway, accessible via the Loughrea or Ballinasloe arearoad
- Loughrea railway stationrail
- Ballinasloe railway stationrail
- Bus services connecting nearby east Galway villages with Loughrea and Ballinasloebus
Amenities
- Kilreekil village community and church facilitiescommunity
- Local GAA and sporting facilities in Kilreekil and neighbouring villagessport
- Loughrea town centre shops, cafés and servicesshopping and dining
- Loughrea Lake and surrounding walking areasleisure
- Loughrea Medical Centre and local healthcare serviceshealthcare