About Ballybrit
Ballybrit is a predominantly commercial and residential area on Galway’s eastern side, centred around major employment districts between the city, Parkmore and Briarhill. Its character is practical and well connected rather than village-like, with business parks, established housing areas and easy access to neighbouring Ballybane, Mervue, Castlegar, Claregalway and Roscam. Parkmore East Business Park, Parkmore Road and Parkmore West Industrial Estate provide a substantial base of offices, technology companies, manufacturing and local services, making Ballybrit popular with commuters working nearby. Schooling in the immediate area is limited in comparison with larger residential districts, although local education options include the School Of Makeup Artistry, with primary and secondary schools available across eastern Galway. Bus services link Ballybrit with Galway city centre and surrounding suburbs, while the N6, R339 and nearby M6 provide straightforward road connections towards Dublin, Athlone and County Galway; Briarhill is also the closest planned transport hub for eastern suburbs. Everyday shopping and services are spread through Ballybrit, Briarhill and Parkmore, including Briarhill Pharmacy, cafés, takeaways and workplace-oriented restaurants. Leisure provision includes Hustle Gym and access to parks, pitches and retail amenities around Briarhill, while Castle Parkanassa is a notable local historic site. Residents generally travel a short distance to Galway city for a wider choice of pubs, restaurants, cultural venues and nightlife, with nearby eastern districts supplying additional neighbourhood options.
Property Market in Ballybrit
Based on 8 properties for sale in Ballybrit
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Ballybrit
Schools
Specialist makeup training provider located within the wider Ballybrit and Parkmore area.
Visit website ↗Established school serving families in Galway’s eastern suburbs, a short commute from Ballybrit.
Independent education provider offering second-level and further learning near Galway city.
Secondary school serving eastern Galway communities, including nearby Ballybane and Doughiska.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regular routes connect Ballybrit and Parkmore with the city centre and eastern suburbs.
Important eastern Galway interchange serving buses towards the city and surrounding neighbourhoods.
Major dual carriageway providing efficient access around Galway and towards Dublin.
Strategic motorway connection east from Galway towards Athlone, Dublin and the national network.
Key east Galway route linking Ballybrit with Briarhill, Ballybane and Claregalway approaches.
Amenities
Large employment district with offices, technology firms, manufacturing and workplace services.
Commercial corridor containing businesses, cafés, trade outlets and convenient local services.
Established industrial and commercial estate supporting a broad range of local employers.
Local fitness facility serving workers and residents in Ballybrit and Parkmore.
Convenient pharmacy serving Ballybrit, Briarhill and nearby eastern Galway communities.
Historic castle site and recognisable local landmark near Ballybrit’s eastern surroundings.
Nearby retail centre providing supermarkets, cafés, services and convenient everyday shopping.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Major cluster of technology, medical-device and international businesses employing across Galway.
Mixed local enterprise area with industrial, distribution, trade and service operators.
Independent gym offering training and exercise facilities close to Ballybrit workplaces.
Neighbourhood pharmacy providing prescriptions, health products and everyday professional advice.
Well-known racecourse and events venue nearby at Ballybrit, hosting racing and community occasions.
Properties For Sale near Ballybrit
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