Shanbally Neighbourhood Guide
Galway
Shanbally is a small rural locality in south County Galway, within the H91 routing area and close to the villages and settlements of Ardrahan, Craughwell, Kilcolgan, Clarinbridge and Athenry. It is positioned within commuting reach of Galway city and is well placed for access to the wider east Galway countryside and the M6/M18 road network.
Area character
Rural and residential, with dispersed housing, farmland and a quiet countryside setting. The area suits residents seeking space and a village-and-country lifestyle, while nearby towns and villages provide most everyday services.
Schools
- Scoil Mhuire, Craughwellprimary
- Craughwell National Schoolprimary
- Ardrahan National Schoolprimary
- Coláiste an Eachréidh, Athenrysecondary
- Presentation College Athenrysecondary
Transport
- M18 motorway, nearby access towards Galway, Ennis and Limerickroad
- N67, connecting the south Galway villages and Galway cityroad
- Craughwell railway station, Galway–Limerick servicerail
- Athenry railway station, Galway–Dublin and Galway–Limerick servicesrail
- Bus services through nearby villages on routes towards Galway and south Galwaybus
Amenities
- Craughwell village shops, cafés and local servicesshopping and dining
- Athenry town centre and retail servicesshopping and services
- Ardrahan and Kilcolgan village amenitieslocal services
- Coole Park and nearby south Galway countrysidepark and recreation
- Galway city hospitals, retail centres and cultural facilitieshealthcare and leisure