About Oughterard
Oughterard is a small, scenic town in County Galway on the River Corrib, around 26 kilometres northwest of Galway city and close to the gateway of Connemara. It has a predominantly residential and rural character, with the village centre providing everyday services, traditional pubs, cafés and independent shops. The town is well placed for outdoor recreation, with Lough Corrib, the Aughnanure area, riverside walks and nearby woodlands offering fishing, walking, boating and sightseeing opportunities. Families have local primary and secondary education, while Galway city and larger centres provide wider schooling, healthcare, retail and employment choices. Bus Éireann services connect Oughterard with Galway and western destinations, and the N59 is the principal road for commuting by car. Local life centres on the village streets, community activities and established businesses, with cafés and pubs providing much of the social scene. Galway city is accessible for more extensive shopping, restaurants, culture and rail connections, while nearby Maam Cross, Rosscahill, Headford and Connemara villages broaden the range of services and leisure destinations.
Property Market in Oughterard
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What’s in Oughterard
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Oughterard and surrounding rural communities.
Local post-primary school offering education for students from the wider area.
Visit website ↗Irish-language post-primary option serving communities along the Connemara coast.
Major university campus in Galway city, reachable for commuting and further education.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Connects Oughterard with Galway city and communities along the N59 corridor.
Main regional route linking Oughterard with Galway, Connemara and Clifden.
City-centre station providing rail services towards Athenry, Athlone and Dublin.
City transport hub with regional and national coach connections.
Provides onward access to employment, retail, healthcare and education across Galway.
Amenities
Well-preserved sixteenth-century tower house and major visitor attraction near Oughterard.
Visit website ↗Large freshwater lake supporting boating, fishing, wildlife watching and scenic recreation.
Local library providing books, digital services, events and community facilities.
Compact centre with convenience shopping, cafés, services and independent local businesses.
Traditional thatched venue near Oughterard offering food, drinks and live atmosphere.
Established local pub associated with Oughterard’s village social scene.
Venue for local groups, classes, meetings and community activities.
Local sports and recreation facility supporting activities for residents and clubs.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community Gaelic games club serving juvenile and adult players in the district.
Local golf club set in scenic countryside near Lough Corrib.
Fishing tradition and services connected with the Corrib and surrounding waterways.
Local football club providing youth and adult soccer activities.
Volunteer group working to improve the village environment and public spaces.
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