[4] The main RTÉ television and radio transmitter at Maghera mountain is located east-northeast of the village.

According to census results, the electoral division surrounding Crusheen saw 20% population growth between 2006 and 2011 (from 720 to 864 people).

[1] Villages which are close to Crusheen include Barefield, Ballinruan, Clooney and Ruan.

The M18 motorway passes west of the village and provides a connection with Galway, Ennis, Limerick and Shannon Airport.

Bus Éireann provides an hourly service to the area via route number 51.