Oughterard Neighbourhood Guide
Galway
About Oughterard
Oughterard is a village in west County Galway, on the River Corrib and the N59 route between Galway city and Clifden. It has a strong rural, community-focused character, while its setting on the edge of Connemara gives residents easy access to lakes, mountains and countryside. The village centre provides everyday shopping, cafés, pubs and restaurants, with larger retail and employment centres available in Galway city. Families are served locally by Oughterard National School and St Paul’s Secondary School, while further education choices are available in Galway and surrounding towns. Bus Éireann services link Oughterard with Galway, Clifden and intermediate villages, and the N59 is the principal road for commuting; Galway city is typically the main destination for rail connections and broader transport options. Leisure opportunities include the Corrib shore, nearby Aughnanure Castle, walking routes and the extensive outdoor recreation around Lough Corrib and Connemara. Local sporting life is particularly visible through Gaelic games, soccer, fishing and other community activities, giving the village an active and sociable feel.
Property Market in Oughterard
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What’s in Oughterard
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Oughterard and surrounding rural communities.
Irish-medium secondary school serving communities along the Connemara coast.
Major university campus in Galway, offering broad undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main road linking Oughterard with Galway city, Maam Cross and Clifden.
Regular regional buses connect the village with Galway and western Connemara.
City-centre bus hub providing national and regional connections from Galway.
Ceannt Station offers rail services towards Dublin, Athlone and other destinations.
Amenities
Convenient cluster of local shops, cafés, services and everyday provisions.
Traditional thatched pub and restaurant known for food and welcoming local atmosphere.
Popular local brewery and taproom offering beers, food and community events.
Local library providing books, digital services, events and community facilities.
Well-preserved sixteenth-century tower house and major heritage attraction near the village.
Visit website ↗Large lake beside Oughterard, popular for fishing, boating, walking and wildlife.
Local primary-care facility serving residents of Oughterard and surrounding districts.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community Gaelic games club with teams and activities for multiple age groups.
Local football club providing youth and adult soccer programmes.
Fishing club connected with the village’s renowned Lough Corrib angling tradition.
Local golf club offering an eighteen-hole course in attractive countryside.
Venue for local organisations, classes, events and community activities.
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