Menlo Neighbourhood Guide
Galway
Menlo is a rural townland and village area on the northern edge of Galway city, in County Galway, close to the River Corrib and Menlo Castle. It lies between the city’s northern suburbs and the countryside towards Annaghdown, Corcullen and Cloonboo, while remaining within convenient reach of Galway city and its services. The area is particularly known for its historic castle and traditional rural setting.
Area character
Rural and semi-rural, quiet and community-oriented, with scattered homes, farmland and established country roads. Menlo offers countryside living close to Galway city, although local services within the village itself are limited and residents generally use nearby suburbs and the city for shopping, schools and leisure.
Schools
- St James’ National School, Bushyparkprimary
- Holy Family School, Newcastleprimary
- Coláiste na Coiribe, Knocknacarrasecondary
- St Joseph’s College, Galwaysecondary
- University of Galway, Newcastlethird-level
Transport
- Menlo village and local roadsroad
- N84 Headford Roadroad
- Galway city bus services from the Headford Road and Castlegar areasbus
- Galway railway station, Ceannt Stationrail
- M6 motorway via Galway city approachesroad
Amenities
- Menlo Castle and River Corrib surroundingsheritage and nature
- Headford Road Retail Park and local shoppingshopping
- University of Galway sports and leisure facilitieseducation and leisure
- University Hospital Galwayhealthcare
- Galway city centreshopping, dining and culture