About Irishtown
Irishtown is a small rural village in south County Mayo, within the F12 area and close to the county boundary with Galway. It sits between Ballindine and Ballyhaunis, with Garranlahan and Milltown also nearby, and has a quiet, close-knit character shaped by surrounding farmland. Day-to-day life is village-based, with a local pub and community facilities, while Ballyhaunis provides a broader range of shops, cafés, restaurants, services and secondary education. Primary-school provision is available locally and in neighbouring villages, with further choices in Ballyhaunis and Claremorris. The area is car-dependent, although regular regional bus services run along the N60 and Ballyhaunis provides the nearest railway station on the Dublin–Westport/Ballina route. Residents can reach larger supermarkets, healthcare services, sports facilities and leisure amenities in Ballyhaunis and Claremorris, while Galway, Castlebar and Westport are longer-distance destinations. Local sporting and community activities, particularly Gaelic games and parish-based events, are an important part of village life.
Property Market in Irishtown
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Property types
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What’s in Irishtown
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Irishtown and surrounding rural communities.
Mixed post-primary school offering education and extracurricular activities in nearby Ballyhaunis.
Primary school in Ballyhaunis serving local families across junior and senior classes.
Nearby post-primary option in Claremorris, with a broad academic and practical curriculum.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main road connection linking Irishtown with Ballyhaunis, Claremorris and Roscommon.
Regional buses provide connections along the N60 corridor and surrounding towns.
Nearest rail station, serving Dublin–Westport and Dublin–Ballina services.
Additional nearby station with connections towards Galway, Dublin and Mayo.
Regional airport approximately thirty kilometres away, offering selected domestic and international flights.
Amenities
Village pub providing a local meeting place for drinks and community conversation.
Nearby centre with supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday services.
Public library offering books, digital services, events and community facilities.
Local leisure facility with fitness and aquatic amenities for residents and families.
Nearby primary-care facility serving Ballyhaunis and surrounding communities.
Larger nearby service town with retail, dining, healthcare and recreational amenities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local venue supporting parish, social and community activities in the village.
Gaelic games organisation providing sporting and social activities for the local area.
Established nearby club offering Gaelic football, hurling and underage participation.
Community rugby club with youth and adult teams based nearby.
Local golf club providing a course and club facilities near the town.
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