The parish of Caherlistrane-Kilcoona is located in North Galway, approximately 6 miles from Tuam and 15 miles from Galway City. Caherlistrane's most prominent landmark, Cnoc Má, is the highest hill in the plains of North Galway and South Mayo, and there is evidence of a major pre-Christian settlement through its ancient remains, including cairns, underground passages and forts. Other places of interest in the parish are Lough Hackett, Cnoc an Dún, Castlehackett House, Lisdonagh House, Ballindiff Castle, Ballindiff Bay and Dabhach Cuana.

