About Belclare
Belclare is a small rural locality in north County Galway, within the H54 area and close to Caherlistrane, Corrandulla, Corofin and Tuam. It has a quiet, open countryside character, with scattered homes and farmland rather than a compact village centre. Day-to-day life is car-dependent, although Tuam provides the nearest substantial choice of supermarkets, shops, cafés, pubs, restaurants, healthcare and other services. Families generally use nearby primary schools in the surrounding parishes, with secondary education and broader amenities available in Tuam and Galway city. Road access is centred on local routes linking towards Tuam, Corrandulla and Galway, while Bus Éireann services are more readily available from larger nearby settlements. Local social life is parish- and community-based, with GAA activity, church events and rural pubs serving as important meeting points. For leisure, residents can reach the playing fields and community facilities around the neighbouring villages, as well as larger parks, sports facilities and cultural attractions in Tuam and Galway city.
Property Market in Belclare
Based on 3 properties for sale in Belclare
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Belclare
Schools
Local primary education serving children from Belclare and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving the Caherlistrane area and neighbouring townlands.
Primary school serving families in Corrandulla and the surrounding north Galway countryside.
Established secondary school in Tuam offering post-primary education and extracurricular activities.
Tuam secondary school providing post-primary education for students from surrounding communities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Rural roads connect Belclare with Caherlistrane, Corrandulla, Corofin, Tuam and Galway.
Main regional route providing practical access towards Tuam and Galway city.
Nearby Tuam offers regional bus connections towards Galway and other County Galway destinations.
Tuam has no current passenger rail service; regional travel is primarily road-based.
Galway provides the nearest extensive urban bus network and major commuting connections.
Amenities
Nearest major retail centre, with supermarkets, independent shops, services and everyday essentials.
Large supermarket and department store serving weekly shopping needs in the area.
Local arts venue hosting theatre, music, comedy and community performances throughout the year.
Public library offering books, digital services, study space and community events.
Municipal leisure facility with fitness, aquatic and exercise options for residents.
Private hospital and healthcare facility accessible by road from the locality.
Important venues for worship, meetings, clubs and social activities across nearby parishes.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games and community activity centred on the surrounding parish area.
Nearby club providing Gaelic football, hurling and community participation opportunities.
Prominent north Galway Gaelic games club with strong local sporting involvement.
Established Tuam club offering Gaelic games and activities for different age groups.
Wide range of independent retailers, cafés, pubs, restaurants and professional services nearby.
Nearby Areas
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