Emmet Avenue

Emmet Avenue is a residential area in County Galway, Connacht. Emmet Avenue is situated nearby to Mervue Post Office, as well as near the health club Body & Bowl Fitness and Nutrition.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Bon Secours Hospital, Galway and The Sportsground.

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 south of Emmet Avenue.

The Sportsground

Stadium

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Dexcom Stadium is the home of Connacht Rugby. It opened in 1927 and has been used to host Connacht Rugby matches since. Dexcom Stadium is able to hold up to 12,500 people without temporary seating. The Sportsground is situated 2 km southwest of Emmet Avenue.

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 1¼ km southeast of Emmet Avenue.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Castlegar and Doughiska.

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.

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.