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Senior Sales Negotiator · Harbour View Estates
Sales & lettings specialist, on the ground here for over 20 years.
- 32 listings in Maam Cross
- 4.8★ (124 reviews)
- In Maam Cross since 2003
Maam Cross is a small rural crossroads in Connemara, County Galway, positioned where the N59 Galway–Clifden road meets routes towards Maum, Cornamona and Leenane. The area is valued for its open landscape, mountain scenery and quiet, dispersed rural character rather than for a conventional village centre. Daily life is closely connected with nearby settlements including Oughterard, Recess, Leenane and Cornamona, where residents access schools, shops, services and community facilities. The crossroads is best known for Maam Cross Post Office and market area, as well as local food and hospitality businesses serving residents, visitors and traffic travelling through Connemara. There are no rail or Luas services locally, so commuting is principally by car, with regional bus connections along the N59 and further options available from Galway city. Education is provided through nearby rural primary schools and secondary schools in larger surrounding towns, while outdoor recreation includes walking, fishing, cycling and access to the Twelve Bens, Maumturks and Connemara landscapes. Local life is community-oriented and seasonal, with pubs, cafés, shops and tourism businesses forming important meeting points in an otherwise peaceful countryside setting.
Based on 4 properties for sale in Maam Cross
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
Rural primary school serving families in the Maum and Maam Cross hinterland.
Established primary school serving Oughterard and surrounding west Galway communities.
Irish-medium secondary school serving Connemara students west of Galway.
Secondary-school options are generally accessed in Galway city or nearby larger settlements.
Main regional route through Maam Cross linking Galway, Oughterard, Recess and Clifden.
Scenic regional road connecting the crossroads with Maum, Cornamona and Lough Corrib.
Regional buses operate along Connemara routes, with frequency varying by route and season.
Nearest mainline rail connection, reached by road from Maam Cross via Galway.
Local postal counter and community service point at the crossroads.
Well-known Connemara market associated with local produce, crafts and traditional goods.
Convenient stop for refreshments serving passing traffic and visitors exploring Connemara.
Traditional nearby Connemara pub offering drinks, food and a welcoming local atmosphere.
Large nearby lake supporting angling, boating, walking and scenic countryside experiences.
Major natural attraction with mountain trails, wildlife and visitor facilities near Letterfrack.
Local vendors selling produce, crafts, clothing and traditional Connemara goods.
Community activity supporting local events, facilities and rural development around Maum.
Nearby organisations connected with fishing, outdoor recreation and local community life.
Guesthouses, cafés, pubs and activity providers support the area’s visitor economy.

Senior Sales Negotiator · Harbour View Estates
Sales & lettings specialist, on the ground here for over 20 years.
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