About Turloughmore
Turloughmore is a village and surrounding rural area in east County Galway, positioned between Galway city and Athenry and close to Abbeyknockmoy, Lackagh and Monivea. It has a settled, community-oriented character, with detached homes, farms and newer residential development around a traditional village centre. Day-to-day life is generally quiet and car-dependent, although the locality benefits from straightforward access to Galway, Athenry and the wider east Galway hinterland. Local schooling is centred on Turloughmore National School, with secondary and further education options available in nearby Athenry, Tuam and Galway. The N63 and nearby M6 provide the main road connections, while Athenry railway station offers services towards Galway, Dublin and Limerick. Turloughmore has local pubs, shops and community facilities, while a wider choice of supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and services is available in Athenry, Claregalway, Tuam and Galway city. Recreation is strongly community-based, with GAA, soccer and other clubs serving the village and surrounding parishes, alongside walks and countryside activities. The area suits residents seeking a rural setting within commuting range of Galway, though regular access to a car is useful for work, shopping and broader amenities.
Property Market in Turloughmore
Based on 5 properties for sale in Turloughmore
Property types
Bedrooms
What’s in Turloughmore
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Turloughmore and surrounding east Galway communities.
Nearby primary school serving families in Monivea and the surrounding rural hinterland.
Well-established secondary school in nearby Athenry, serving a broad local catchment.
Athenry secondary school providing post-primary education through Irish.
Mixed post-primary school in nearby Athenry with a practical, community-focused setting.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional route linking Turloughmore with Galway, Athenry and north-east Galway.
Nearby motorway provides efficient east-west access towards Galway, Athlone and Dublin.
Mainline station offering rail services to Galway, Dublin, Limerick and intermediate towns.
Regional buses connect nearby villages and towns with Galway and surrounding destinations.
Commuters can reach the city via the N6 and routes through Claregalway.
Amenities
Small local centre with everyday services, convenience shopping and community facilities.
Traditional local pubs provide refreshments and an important focus for village social life.
Nearby town offers supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, banks and a wider range of services.
Visitor and heritage attraction explaining Athenry’s medieval history and town walls.
Public green space supporting walks, play and outdoor recreation near the town centre.
Local venue hosting meetings, activities, classes and events for residents.
Private hospital and healthcare facility accessible by road towards Galway city.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local hurling club providing juvenile and adult participation across the community.
Community football club offering youth and adult soccer activities locally.
GAA organisation representing the parish and supporting local Gaelic games development.
Local group supporting community events, facilities and social initiatives.
Established agricultural mart serving farmers and rural businesses across east Galway.
Properties For Sale near Turloughmore
Nearby Areas
About this guide: This neighbourhood guide includes content generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence and images sourced from third-party platforms including Wikipedia. While we aim for accuracy, details such as local amenities, transport links, schools, and property data may change or contain errors. This content is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for independent verification. MyHome.ie accepts no liability for inaccuracies, omissions, or decisions made in reliance on this content.