About Annaghdown
Annaghdown is a rural lakeside locality in County Galway, north-west of Galway city, stretching around the eastern shore of Lough Corrib and close to the villages of Corrandulla and Claregalway. It has a peaceful, dispersed character, with farmland, woodland, lake views and a strong parish-community identity rather than a conventional town centre. Day-to-day living is car-dependent, although Galway city, Headford and nearby villages provide broader shopping, services and employment. Annaghdown National School serves local families, while secondary-school options are generally found in Galway city, Headford and surrounding towns. The N84 provides the principal road connection towards Galway and Headford, with regional bus services available nearby rather than throughout the scattered settlement. Local social life centres on the parish hall, GAA activity and nearby village pubs, while Corrandulla and Claregalway offer convenient places for groceries, cafés and casual dining. Lough Corrib supports fishing, boating and waterside recreation, and Galway city is within commuting distance for larger retailers, restaurants, cultural venues and healthcare. The area suits residents seeking countryside and community living while remaining within reach of Galway’s urban amenities.
Property Market in Annaghdown
Based on 7 properties for sale in Annaghdown
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Annaghdown
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Annaghdown and surrounding rural townlands.
Nearby primary school serving families around Corrandulla and north-east Galway.
Post-primary school in Headford providing education for surrounding north Galway communities.
Secondary school in Claregalway, accessible from Annaghdown by road.
Major university campus in Galway city, offering extensive undergraduate and postgraduate education.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route linking Annaghdown’s area with Galway city and Headford.
Nearby regional buses provide connections towards Galway, Headford and surrounding villages.
Urban services connect city destinations after driving from Annaghdown to outer stops.
City-centre station offering trains towards Athenry, Oranmore, Dublin and east Galway.
Motorway access near Galway and Claregalway supports longer-distance commuting and regional travel.
Amenities
Local venue for parish activities, meetings, classes and community events.
Large freshwater lake popular for angling, boating, walking and scenic waterside outings.
Nearby village amenities provide everyday groceries, services and local social facilities.
Market town offering supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, pubs and essential services.
Nearby village with groceries, cafés, restaurants, pubs and convenient local services.
Wider choice of retail, restaurants, theatres, cinemas, libraries and cultural attractions.
Major regional hospital in Galway city providing emergency and specialist medical services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Parish-based Gaelic games club supporting local juvenile and adult teams.
Local community organisation supporting events, facilities and activities in the parish.
Nearby Gaelic games club with football, hurling and community sporting activity.
Long-established local network centred on fishing, boating and lake recreation.
Nearby independent retailers, tradespeople, pubs and services support everyday rural living.
Properties For Sale near Annaghdown
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