Poolboy Neighbourhood Guide
Galway
Poolboy is a small rural locality in east County Galway, within the H53 routing area and close to Ballinasloe. It sits among farmland and dispersed settlements, with the larger town of Ballinasloe providing most everyday services, schools and public transport. Nearby communities include Eyrecourt, Kiltormer, Cloonfad and Taghmaconnell.
Area character
Rural and quiet, with a countryside setting and a strong reliance on nearby Ballinasloe for shopping, education, healthcare and employment. The area suits residents seeking space and a village-and-town network rather than an urban neighbourhood.
Schools
- Schools in Ballinasloe, including primary and post-primary optionsprimary and secondary
- Kiltormer National Schoolprimary
- Eyrecourt National Schoolprimary
- Clonfert National Schoolprimary
Transport
- Ballinasloe railway stationrail
- Bus Éireann services in Ballinasloebus
- M6 motorway access at Ballinasloeroad
- N6 national route and regional roads linking Poolboy with surrounding villagesroad
Amenities
- Ballinasloe town centre shops and supermarketsshopping
- Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloehealthcare
- Ballinasloe Town Hall Theatre and library servicesculture and community
- Ballinasloe Golf Club and local sports facilitiesleisure
- River Suck and Grand Canal-side countryside around Ballinasloeoutdoors