Tonabrocky Neighbourhood Guide
Galway
Tonabrocky is a mainly rural and low-density locality on the western outskirts of Galway city, in County Galway, close to Boleybeg, Bushypark, Corcullen, Keeraun and Rahoon. It sits within the wider Galway city hinterland, with access to city services and employment while retaining a countryside setting. Galway city centre and larger suburban centres are generally reached by road rather than on foot.
Area character
Rural-fringe and residential, with detached homes, farms and scattered development; relatively quiet and green compared with the built-up parts of Galway city, but within practical reach of urban amenities.
Schools
- Cuan na Gaillimhe Community National School, Bóthar Stiofáinprimary
- St James' National School, Bushyparkprimary
- Coláiste Mhuirlinne / Merlin College, Doughiskasecondary
- Coláiste na Coiribe, Newcastlesecondary
- University of Galway, Newcastlethird-level
Transport
- R336 regional road, Galway–Barna directionroad
- N59 Galway–Clifden road, via the western city approachesroad
- Galway city bus services, with stops in surrounding western suburbsbus
- Galway Ceannt railway stationrail
- Galway city centre and western suburban cycle/road routescycle/road
Amenities
- Barna Woods and Cappagh Parkpark and recreation
- University Hospital Galwayhealthcare
- Gateway Retail Park and Knocknacarra shopping facilitiesshopping
- Galway city centreshopping, dining and culture
- Salthill Promenade and leisure facilitiescoastal recreation
- Local services in Rahoon, Newcastle and Knocknacarracommunity and everyday amenities