Place profile · Galbally, Co. Limerick

Is Galbally a good place to live?

Galbally is on the up.

Below average today — but the fundamentals are turning, faster than the national trend.

↓ Unemployment fell 17% → 10% — faster than nationally↑ Third-level education up 9 points — faster than nationally↓ Population fell 52.2% since 2016

Where Galbally sits.

Co. Limerick · 1 bus stops · no rail.

48 min
drive to Limerick

Ranked #2 in Limerick for quality of life.

66/100
#35 nationally
Affordability100
Transport & services89
Environment82
Family & community75
Safety56
Local economy32
Schools & education26

Homes sell for €214,500.

€176,250€286,390
8 sales / 2yr
€€

Affordable for its access.

100/100
Affordability score

Well connected.

89/100
Transport & services score

Clean, green surrounds.

82/100
Environment score

The community here.

269 people, down 52.2% since 2016.

Who lives here.

27%
third-level
34%
professional
13.6%
unemployment
Affluence: disadvantaged

Mostly owner-occupied.

73.8% own11.3% rent10.1% social

For sale in Galbally right now.

Get a full report on any Galbally property →

The honest trade-offs.

↓ Local economy 32/100↓ Schools & education 26/100

Compare with nearby towns.

Galbally vs CastletroyGalbally vs Newcastle WestGalbally vs KilmallockGalbally vs CroomGalbally vs CastleconnellGalbally vs PatrickswellIs Castletroy a good place to live?Is Newcastle West a good place to live?Is Kilmallock a good place to live?Is Croom a good place to live?

Sale prices from the Property Price Register (rolling 24 months). Quality of Life averages seven equal-weighted dimensions from 40+ metrics across 13 public datasets (CSO census + SAPS, Garda crime, SEAI, EPA, DES schools, GTFS). Population is CSO Census 2022; the “on the up” trajectory compares 2016→2022. Figures refresh daily · an area assessment, not advice on a specific property. Updated 2026.