About Killimor
Killimor is a small rural village in east County Galway, in the H53 Eircode area, positioned between the larger settlements of Portumna, Ballinasloe and Loughrea. It has a quiet, close-knit character, with scattered countryside, farmland and bogland around a compact village centre. Day-to-day life is shaped by local services, parish activity and community facilities rather than a large retail or nightlife scene. Killimor National School serves local families, while secondary schools and broader education choices are available in nearby towns such as Portumna, Ballinasloe and Loughrea. The village is road-oriented: Bus Éireann services operate in the wider area, while rail commuters generally travel to Ballinasloe or Woodlawn for train connections. Local shopping is modest but useful, with essential provisions and services available in or near the village, and more extensive supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and healthcare found in Portumna and Ballinasloe. Pubs and community venues provide much of the local social life, while nearby amenities include Killimor Community Centre, playing fields and access to the countryside. The surrounding area also offers easy access to Portumna Forest Park and Lough Derg, making walking, boating and outdoor recreation practical weekend pursuits.
Property Market in Killimor
Based on 5 properties for sale in Killimor
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Killimor
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Killimor and surrounding rural parishes.
Visit website ↗Co-educational secondary school serving Portumna and neighbouring east Galway communities.
Large secondary school option accessible for families commuting towards Athlone.
Established secondary school in Ballinasloe, offering a broad range of subjects and activities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route linking Killimor with Portumna, Eyrecourt and surrounding villages.
Key route towards Loughrea, Portumna and connections across east Galway and north Tipperary.
Regional bus connections operate in the wider area, particularly through Portumna and Ballinasloe.
Intercity rail station offering Dublin, Galway and regional connections, roughly thirty kilometres away.
Smaller Galway-Dublin line station providing another rail option for local commuters.
Amenities
Local venue for parish activities, meetings, classes and community events.
Small-scale local provisions and services covering everyday needs close to home.
Community sports grounds supporting Gaelic games and local club activity.
Extensive woodland and lakeside recreation area with walking trails and picnic facilities.
Popular nearby lake destination for boating, fishing, walking and waterside recreation.
Nearby town providing supermarkets, cafés, pubs, restaurants, pharmacies and other services.
Historic lakeside estate with formal gardens, visitor facilities and cultural interest.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club central to sport and community life in the parish.
Community camogie club providing youth and adult participation opportunities locally.
Local organisation supporting village projects, events and improvements to community facilities.
Parish network coordinating worship, pastoral activity and community events.
Nearby eighteen-hole golf club set within the wider Portumna countryside.
Properties For Sale near Killimor
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