About Glenties
Glenties is a small, welcoming market town in west Donegal, set in the Finn Valley between the Bluestack Mountains and the coast. It has a predominantly rural, residential character, with a compact centre and a strong sense of local community. Families are served by St Riaghan’s National School and St Columba’s Comprehensive School, while further education and wider secondary choices are available in nearby towns. Most daily errands can be managed locally, with shops, cafés, pubs, restaurants, banking and essential services clustered around the town centre. Traditional pubs and local restaurants provide an informal social scene, complemented by cafés and seasonal visitor trade. The town has community and sporting facilities, and its location offers easy access to walking, fishing and scenic drives around the Bluestack and southwest Donegal landscapes. Ardara is nearby for additional shops and services, while Donegal Town and the wider coast broaden employment, retail and leisure options. Glenties is best suited to residents who value quiet countryside living, community connections and access to attractive rural surroundings, although a car is generally important for commuting and regional travel.
Property Market in Glenties
Based on 17 properties for sale in Glenties
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Glenties
Schools
Local primary school serving children in Glenties and the surrounding rural communities.
Mixed second-level school providing education for Glenties and nearby areas.
Nearby secondary school offering an additional local education option in Ardara.
Broader secondary, training and further-education options are available in Donegal Town.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional route linking Glenties with Ardara, Frosses and the wider Donegal road network.
Scenic regional connection towards Doochary, the Rosses and west Donegal.
Rural public transport services connect Glenties with surrounding villages and larger towns.
Regional bus connections are available via Donegal Town for longer-distance journeys.
Regional airport near Carrick, useful for selected flights to and from Dublin.
Amenities
Compact centre with convenience shops, pharmacy, banking and everyday local services.
Central hotel offering dining, drinks and a familiar meeting place for residents.
Well-known traditional Donegal pub and music venue in nearby Crolly.
Venue for local activities, meetings, classes and community events.
Local library providing books, information services, digital access and community programming.
Open recreational space for children and informal outdoor activity near the town.
Mountain and countryside landscapes nearby offer walking, sightseeing and nature-based leisure.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Prominent local Gaelic games club with strong community participation and underage development.
Community boxing club providing training and activities for local members.
Local volunteer involvement supports community initiatives, events and improvements.
Annual rural event showcasing livestock, farming, crafts and local community life.
Independent town-centre businesses provide everyday services and contribute to the local atmosphere.
Properties For Sale near Glenties
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