Headford Road, Galway City Centre, Co. Galway
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- Selling Type:By Private Treaty
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FOR SALE c. 5 Acres of Prime Development Land Headford Road, Galway City An exceptional opportunity to acquire a strategically located land holding extending to approximately 5 acres, situated just 500 metres from Galway City Centre in one of Galway's most sought-after development locations. Occupying a highly accessible position on the Headford Road, the property is immediately adjacent to established residential and commercial developments and is within walking distance of a wide range of amenities, including University Hospital Galway, University of Galway, the Dunnes Stores shopping complex at Terryland, Gort na Coiribe, Castlelawn Heights and numerous educational, retail and employment centres. The lands comprise an attractive rectangular-shaped site with excellent development potential. Given its scale, layout and proximity to major employment hubs, the property presents a unique opportunity for a substantial residential development, subject to the necessary planning permissions and rezoning requirements. The location is ideally positioned to meet the continued demand for housing within Galway City, particularly for those seeking convenient access to the city centre, hospital, university and surrounding business districts. The site's strategic position, combined with the ongoing demand for residential accommodation in Galway, makes this a rare investment and development opportunity with significant long-term potential. Features: • Approx. 5-acre development site • Prime Headford Road location • Only 500 metres from Galway City Centre • Adjacent to established residential developments • Close to University Hospital Galway and University of Galway • Excellent connectivity and accessibility • Potential for high-density residential development (subject to planning permission and rezoning) • Rare strategic landholding in a highly sought-after city location Maps and further particulars available from: Keane Mahony Smith Tel: 091 563744 Email: info@kmsgalway.com
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School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Tirellan Heights National School | Distance | 510m | Pupils | 349 |
| School Name | St Nicholas' Primary School | Distance | 1.1km | Pupils | 71 |
| School Name | Mercy Primary | Distance | 1.2km | Pupils | 261 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Rosedale School | Distance | 1.4km | Pupils | 73 |
| School Name | Galway Educate Together National School | Distance | 1.6km | Pupils | 381 |
| School Name | St. Patrick's Primary School | Distance | 1.6km | Pupils | 231 |
| School Name | Presentation Primary | Distance | 1.6km | Pupils | 136 |
| School Name | St Joseph's Special School | Distance | 1.6km | Pupils | 81 |
| School Name | Lakeview School | Distance | 1.7km | Pupils | 74 |
| School Name | Radharc Na Mara National School | Distance | 1.8km | Pupils | 351 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Galway Community College | Distance | 970m | Pupils | 454 |
| School Name | Our Lady's College | Distance | 1.6km | Pupils | 249 |
| School Name | St Joseph's College | Distance | 1.6km | Pupils | 767 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Coláiste Iognáid S.j. | Distance | 2.0km | Pupils | 636 |
| School Name | Coláiste Muire Máthair | Distance | 2.0km | Pupils | 765 |
| School Name | St. Mary's College | Distance | 2.1km | Pupils | 415 |
| School Name | Dominican College | Distance | 2.7km | Pupils | 601 |
| School Name | Galway Educate Together Secondary School | Distance | 3.5km | Pupils | 350 |
| School Name | Coláiste Éinde | Distance | 3.6km | Pupils | 806 |
| School Name | Salerno Secondary School | Distance | 3.7km | Pupils | 666 |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Bus | Distance | 110m | Stop | Páirc Miondíolaíochta Thír Oileáin | Route | 407 | Destination | Eyre Square | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 150m | Stop | Páirc Miondíolaíochta Thír Oileáin | Route | Ng05 | Destination | Liosban Industrial Estate | Provider | Westlink Coaches |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 150m | Stop | Páirc Miondíolaíochta Thír Oileáin | Route | Ng11 | Destination | Terryland Retail Pk | Provider | Barrett Coaches |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Bus | Distance | 190m | Stop | Páirc Miondíolaíochta Thír Oileáin | Route | 809 | Destination | Jury's Hotel | Provider | Mcd Minibus Hire |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 270m | Stop | Bóthar Chúil Each | Route | 407 | Destination | Bothar An Choiste | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 590m | Stop | Scoil San Phroinsias | Route | 407 | Destination | Bothar An Choiste | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 600m | Stop | Galway Shopping Centre | Route | 407 | Destination | Bothar An Choiste | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 600m | Stop | Galway Shopping Centre | Route | Ng05 | Destination | Liosban Industrial Estate | Provider | Westlink Coaches |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 660m | Stop | Arda Thír Oileáin Thoir | Route | 407 | Destination | Bothar An Choiste | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 670m | Stop | Liam Mellows Terrace | Route | 405 | Destination | Eyre Square | Provider | Bus Éireann |
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