About Caltra
Caltra is a small rural village in east County Galway, in the H53 routing area, between Ahascragh, Castleblakeney, Mountbellew and Ballinamore Bridge. It has a quiet, close-knit countryside character, with homes and farms set around a modest village centre and the surrounding roads. Day-to-day life is largely car-dependent, although the nearby towns and villages provide additional shops, services, schools and places to eat. Local education is centred on primary provision in the wider parish area, with secondary schools and a broader range of services available in Mountbellew, Mountbellew and Ballinasloe. Commuters generally use the regional road network towards Ballinasloe, Roscommon and Galway, with Ballinasloe providing the nearest significant rail connection on the Dublin–Galway line. Shopping is practical rather than extensive, with convenience retail and everyday services found locally or in nearby Ahascragh, Mountbellew and Ballinasloe. Pubs and community venues in the surrounding villages contribute to the social life of the area, while walking, Gaelic games and other outdoor activities are important local pastimes. The wider district is known for its agricultural landscape, historic villages and access to larger amenities in Ballinasloe and Galway city.
Property Market in Caltra
Based on 7 properties for sale in Caltra
Property types
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What’s in Caltra
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Caltra and the surrounding rural parish.
Nearby primary school serving families in Ahascragh and surrounding east Galway communities.
Well-established secondary school in Ballinasloe, offering education for boys.
Mixed secondary school in Ballinasloe serving pupils from the wider region.
Mixed post-primary school serving Mountbellew and surrounding east Galway areas.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Connects the surrounding villages with Mountbellew, Ahascragh and wider Galway routes.
Provides access towards Ballinasloe and settlements across east County Galway.
Mainline station offering Dublin–Galway services, reached by road from Caltra.
Regional buses operate through nearby towns, with connections towards Galway and Athlone.
Longer-distance commuting is possible via regional roads and the M6 corridor.
Amenities
Small local centre providing community facilities and limited everyday services.
Nearby town offering supermarkets, cafés, pharmacies, professional services and local retail.
Larger nearby centre with extensive shopping, healthcare and other practical amenities.
Traditional village venues providing informal dining, refreshments and local social life.
Recognised local educational and horticultural landmark with an important regional role.
Public library providing books, study facilities, events and community services.
Major regional hospital in Ballinasloe providing emergency and specialist healthcare services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation in the parish.
Nearby Gaelic games club serving players and families across surrounding communities.
Established east Galway club offering Gaelic football and community involvement.
Agricultural training centre closely connected with farming and rural enterprise locally.
Village-based community activity supporting local events, gatherings and parish life.
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