About New Inn
New Inn is a small rural village in east County Galway, in the H53 area, surrounded by farmland and neighbouring communities including Attymon, Aughrim, Bullaun, Kilreekil and Woodlawn. It has a quiet, close-knit character, with day-to-day life centred on local services, the parish community and nearby villages rather than a large town centre. Hickey's Supermarket provides convenient local shopping, while a wider choice of groceries, cafés, pubs and services is available in Ballinasloe, Loughrea and nearby settlements. Local schools and sporting organisations serve the surrounding rural hinterland, with families commonly travelling locally for primary education and further afield for secondary schools. Road travel is particularly important, with the N6 and M6 providing access towards Galway, Athlone and Dublin, while nearby rail stations at Attymon and Woodlawn offer useful regional connections. The surrounding countryside provides plenty of scope for walking, cycling and community sport, and the area is close to historic and recreational attractions around Aughrim and east Galway. New Inn suits residents seeking a peaceful rural setting while remaining within practical reach of larger towns and the main east–west transport corridor.
What’s in New Inn
Schools
Local primary school serving children from New Inn and the surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving families in Aughrim and the surrounding east Galway area.
Rural primary school serving pupils from Ballymacward and neighbouring communities.
Established secondary school in Ballinasloe, offering post-primary education for nearby families.
Ballinasloe primary school providing another nearby education option for local households.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main east–west route linking the area with Galway, Athlone and Dublin.
Major regional road corridor passing close to New Inn and surrounding villages.
Nearby station providing train services towards Galway, Athlone and Dublin.
Regional rail station offering another practical connection on the Galway–Dublin line.
Local and regional buses connect surrounding villages with larger east Galway towns.
Amenities
Convenient local supermarket for groceries, household essentials and everyday village shopping.
Local venue supporting parish activities, meetings, classes and community events.
Nearby village services include local shops, hospitality and community facilities.
Larger nearby centre with supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, banks and essential services.
Nearby market town offering broad retail, dining, healthcare and leisure facilities.
Important local focal point for worship, parish life and community gatherings.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community Gaelic games club serving players and families across the local area.
Local community organisation supporting activities, facilities and village initiatives.
Nearby Gaelic games club with strong links across the surrounding rural parish.
Established nearby golf club offering recreational facilities for members and visitors.
Independent local retail business and an important everyday service for residents.
Nearby Areas
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