Rosscahill Neighbourhood Guide
Galway
About Rosscahill
Rosscahill is a rural village and townland area in County Galway, west of Galway city on the N59, with a landscape of fields, woodland, lakes and scattered homes. It sits between Moycullen and Oughterard, while Annaghdown, Spiddal and the Connemara Gaeltacht are also within the wider surrounding area. Living here offers a quiet, countryside setting with a strong local-community feel, while Galway city remains accessible for employment, higher education, shopping and major services. Rosscahill National School provides local primary education, with secondary-school options generally found in nearby Moycullen, Galway city and other surrounding towns. Bus Éireann services on the Galway–Clifden corridor provide the main public transport link, although most residents rely on a car for commuting, school runs and everyday errands. Local amenities are relatively limited and dispersed, with nearby Moycullen, Oughterard and Galway city supplying supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, healthcare and wider retail choice. The area is known for its outdoor appeal, with access to Connemara’s lakes, walking routes and countryside, while local pubs and community venues provide informal social and sporting life.
Property Market in Rosscahill
Based on 17 properties for sale in Rosscahill
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Rosscahill
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Rosscahill and surrounding rural communities.
Irish-medium post-primary school serving families across parts of west Galway.
Gaeltacht secondary school offering Irish-medium education near the coast.
Post-primary school in nearby Claregalway, serving a broad surrounding catchment.
Major university campus providing undergraduate, postgraduate and research opportunities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗The principal regional road connecting Rosscahill with Galway, Oughterard and Connemara.
Regional buses serve the N59 corridor, with journey times varying by stop.
City services are accessible from Galway, supporting onward travel and commuting connections.
Ceannt Station provides trains to Dublin, Limerick and other Irish destinations.
The N59 and connecting routes provide access to employment, shopping and services.
Amenities
Local facilities supporting school, community activities and village events.
Nearby village centre with everyday retail, food shops and practical services.
A nearby service town offering shops, cafés, pubs and essential local amenities.
Scenic national park within driving distance, offering mountains, trails and dramatic landscapes.
Large lake nearby, popular for angling, boating, wildlife and countryside views.
Traditional rural pubs provide food, conversation, music and community social life.
The city supplies major supermarkets, hospitals, specialist services and extensive shopping choices.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local community organisation supporting events, activities and village development.
Gaelic games activity serving local families and the wider parish community.
Established nearby club offering Gaelic football, hurling and juvenile participation.
Community sports club providing Gaelic games and social involvement for the area.
Established golf club in Salthill, accessible from Rosscahill via Galway city.
Properties For Sale near Rosscahill
Nearby Areas
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