4.91 Acres (approx) of prime lands, zoned residential, located at Old Mill Road, Poolboy, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
€750,000
- Available From:Immediately
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A fantastic opportunity for prospective buyers to acquire approximately 4.91 acres of residential-zoned land superbly located at Old Mill Road, Poolboy, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. The lands, contained within Folio GY103781F, are zoned Residential – Phase 1 under the Ballinasloe Local Area Plan and previously benefited from full planning permission (Ref: 12/9000) for 39 residential units, which has since lapsed (2017). This ready-to-develop site offers excellent potential for builders, developers, or investors seeking a well-positioned project with proven local housing demand. Ballinasloe is a thriving and well-established town in East Galway, renowned for its strong community spirit, excellent amenities, and strategic location along the M6 Dublin–Galway motorway, providing easy access to both Galway City (under 40 minutes) and Dublin (approx. 90 minutes). The Ballinasloe Train Station offers regular services for commuters, while Shannon and Knock International Airports are both within comfortable driving distance. Local amenities include a wide selection of schools such as Clonfert College, family-run businesses, major retail outlets including Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, and SuperValu, and a variety of independent cafés and boutiques. The town also benefits from Portiuncula University Hospital, numerous sports and leisure facilitiesâ€â€including GAA, rugby, soccer, golf, tennis, and swimmingâ€â€as well as the world-famous Ballinasloe Horse Fair. Hospitality options are abundant with the Shearwater Hotel & Spa, Gullane’s Hotel, and a wide range of popular restaurants and pubs. This is a rare opportunity to secure residential-zoned lands in a dynamic and expanding town that continues to attract strong investment. With established zoning, excellent local infrastructure, and sustained demand for quality housing, this site represents an ideal prospect for a well-located residential development in one of East Galway’s most vibrant towns. Contact the auctioneer Cathal Meares on 0861409158 for further information Approx. 4.91 acres (1.99 hectares) of residential-zoned lands (Phase 1) Previous planning permission (Ref: 12/9000) for 39 residential units (now lapsed) Excellent location close to Ballinasloe town centre, schools, shops, and transport links Strong local demand for housing in a thriving and growing community Ideal opportunity for developers or investors to deliver a quality residential scheme
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School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
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| School Name | Creagh National School | Distance | 1.4km | Pupils | 446 |
| School Name | St. Teresa's Special School | Distance | 1.8km | Pupils | 45 |
| School Name | Ballinasloe National School | Distance | 1.8km | Pupils | 296 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Scoil Uí Cheithearnaigh | Distance | 2.1km | Pupils | 190 |
| School Name | Newtown National School | Distance | 4.5km | Pupils | 119 |
| School Name | Clontuskert National School | Distance | 5.1km | Pupils | 66 |
| School Name | The Glebe National School | Distance | 6.9km | Pupils | 17 |
| School Name | St. Catherine's National School | Distance | 7.2km | Pupils | 102 |
| School Name | Naomh Ciaran | Distance | 7.5km | Pupils | 104 |
| School Name | Killure National School | Distance | 8.0km | Pupils | 49 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Ardscoil Mhuire | Distance | 2.3km | Pupils | 481 |
| School Name | Garbally College | Distance | 2.5km | Pupils | 460 |
| School Name | Coláiste Chiaráin | Distance | 18.1km | Pupils | 958 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa St. Killian's College | Distance | 18.4km | Pupils | 173 |
| School Name | Banagher College | Distance | 21.1km | Pupils | 563 |
| School Name | St. Cuan's College | Distance | 21.2km | Pupils | 410 |
| School Name | Marist College | Distance | 22.5km | Pupils | 608 |
| School Name | Our Lady's Bower | Distance | 22.6km | Pupils | 638 |
| School Name | Athlone Community College | Distance | 22.8km | Pupils | 1161 |
| School Name | Coláiste An Chreagáin | Distance | 24.0km | Pupils | 103 |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
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| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.4km | Stop | Ballinasloe | Route | 547 | Destination | Portumna | Provider | Tfi Local Link Galway |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.4km | Stop | Ballinasloe | Route | 546 | Destination | Ballinasloe | Provider | Tfi Local Link Galway |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.4km | Stop | Ballinasloe | Route | 548 | Destination | Loughrea | Provider | Tfi Local Link Galway |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
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| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.4km | Stop | Ballinasloe | Route | 546 | Destination | Castlerea | Provider | Tfi Local Link Galway |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.4km | Stop | Ballinasloe | Route | 547 | Destination | Ballinasloe | Provider | Tfi Local Link Galway |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.4km | Stop | Ballinasloe | Route | 548 | Destination | Athlone | Provider | Tfi Local Link Galway |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.4km | Stop | Creagh | Route | 548 | Destination | Athlone | Provider | Tfi Local Link Galway |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.5km | Stop | Creagh | Route | 548 | Destination | Loughrea | Provider | Tfi Local Link Galway |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.5km | Stop | Ballinasloe | Route | 763x | Destination | Galway Cathedral | Provider | Citylink |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.5km | Stop | Ballinasloe | Route | 763 | Destination | Galway | Provider | Citylink |
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