About Irishtown
Irishtown is a small rural village in east County Mayo, close to the Galway border and within easy reach of Ballindine, Milltown and Ballyhaunis. It has a quiet, community-minded character, with settled housing, farmland and the everyday services associated with a compact village rather than a large urban centre. Local schooling is centred on Irishtown National School, while secondary education and a broader range of shops and services are available in nearby Ballyhaunis and Claremorris. The village lies near the N17 corridor, making road travel towards Galway, Tuam, Claremorris and Sligo relatively straightforward, although most residents rely on cars for commuting and errands. Ballyhaunis provides supermarkets, banks, cafés, restaurants, pubs and healthcare services, while Claremorris adds larger retail, leisure and transport facilities. Social life in the locality is strongly tied to village pubs, parish activities and sporting clubs, with Gaelic games and community events forming an important part of the area’s identity. For recreation, residents have access to local playing fields and walking routes, alongside the wider parks, sports facilities and amenities of Ballyhaunis and Claremorris.
Property Market in Irishtown
Based on 4 properties for sale in Irishtown
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Irishtown
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Irishtown and surrounding rural communities.
Co-educational post-primary school offering broad academic and practical programmes nearby.
Nearby post-primary school serving families across parts of east Mayo.
Local area supports various lifelong-learning, training and community education opportunities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key regional route linking Irishtown with Ballyhaunis, Claremorris, Tuam and Sligo.
Nearby station providing regional train services towards Galway, Westport and Dublin.
Important Mayo rail interchange with services towards Galway, Westport and Dublin.
Regional bus connections serving Ballyhaunis and surrounding towns along the N17 corridor.
Regional airport approximately reachable by road for domestic and European flights.
Amenities
Nearby centre with supermarkets, independent shops, banks, cafés and everyday services.
Public library providing books, study space, events and community information services.
Local fitness and leisure facility serving the wider east Mayo area.
Nearby primary-care and pharmacy services supporting residents across the locality.
Selection of casual dining, takeaways, cafés and traditional pubs nearby.
Larger nearby service centre with retail, cafés, restaurants and professional services.
Hotel, bar and events venue offering dining and hospitality facilities nearby.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Venue for local meetings, social events and community activities.
Gaelic games and community sport involving residents from Irishtown and neighbouring townlands.
Established Gaelic games club providing youth and adult sporting opportunities nearby.
Local rugby club with underage and adult teams serving the district.
Nearby golf club offering course facilities and organised club competitions.
Nearby Areas
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