Heather Grove

Heather Grove is a residential area in County Galway, Connacht. Heather Grove is situated nearby to the recreation area Saint James GAA, as well as near Holy Family Church.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Bon Secours Hospital, Galway and Merlinpark Castle.

Bon Secours Hospital, Galway

Hospital

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The Bon Secours Hospital, Galway is a private hospital in County Galway, Ireland. The hospital is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health. This includes sister hospitals in Cork, Dublin, Limerick and Tralee. Bon Secours Hospital, Galway is situated 1 km southwest of Heather Grove.

Merlinpark Castle

Ruins

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Merlinpark Castle or Merlin Castle is a tower house and national monument located in County Galway, Ireland, close to the grounds of Merlin Park University Hospital. Merlinpark Castle is situated 1 km east of Heather Grove.

Merlin Park University Hospital

Hospital

Merlin Park University Hospital is a public hospital in Galway, Ireland. It is managed by Saolta University Health Care Group. MPUH and University Hospital Galway comprise Galway University Hospitals. Merlin Park University Hospital is situated 1¼ km southeast of Heather Grove.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Doughiska and Castlegar.

Doughiska

Suburb

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Doughiska is a townland and suburb of Galway City in County Galway, Ireland. There has been continuous urban development between Doughiska and the city centre due to the growth of Galway City in the early 21st century.

Castlegar

Village

Galway is the county town of County Galway on the west coast of Ireland. It's Ireland's fourth largest city, with a population in 2024 of 85,000, but its historic centre on the east bank of the River Corrib is compact.