About Achonry
Achonry is a small rural village and parish in south County Sligo, close to the Mayo border and within easy reach of Tubbercurry, Ballymote and Gurteen. The area has a quiet, countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland and strong connections to the surrounding villages rather than a dense village-centre lifestyle. Achonry is known for its historic church and parish setting, while nearby Tubbercurry provides many of the everyday services, shops and community facilities residents use. Families have access to local primary-school provision in the wider parish and secondary education in Tubbercurry or Ballymote, depending on preference and transport. Most commuting is car-based, with the N17 providing the principal north–south route towards Sligo, Galway and towns in Mayo, while regional roads connect Achonry with Ballymote, Gurteen and Tubbercurry. Shopping, cafés, pubs and restaurants are concentrated in those nearby towns, with larger retail and healthcare choice available in Sligo. Outdoor life centres on the surrounding countryside, local sporting organisations and walking routes, and the wider area has a strong GAA and community-club tradition.
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What’s in Achonry
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Achonry and surrounding rural communities.
Primary-school option in nearby Tubbercurry, serving the wider south Sligo area.
Co-educational secondary school serving Ballymote and surrounding south Sligo communities.
Provides adult education and vocational training opportunities in the wider Ballymote area.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key regional route linking Tubbercurry with Sligo, Galway and towns across Mayo.
Local and regional bus connections available from nearby Tubbercurry towards Sligo and Galway.
Mainline station offering rail services between Sligo, Boyle, Carrick-on-Shannon and Dublin.
Major rail and bus interchange providing connections to Dublin and regional destinations.
Regional airport approximately an hour away by road, serving domestic and European routes.
Amenities
Nearby centre for supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, pubs and everyday services.
Historic market town providing retail, cafés, pubs, services and community facilities.
Public library offering books, digital services, local information and community programming.
Local fitness and leisure facility serving residents across south County Sligo.
Well-preserved medieval castle and notable heritage attraction in nearby Ballymote.
Principal acute hospital serving Achonry and the wider Sligo region.
Scenic lake and countryside setting near Tubbercurry, popular for outdoor recreation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting sporting and social activity in the parish.
Established nearby club offering Gaelic football, hurling and community participation.
Local association football club serving young players and the wider community.
Supports local traders, businesses and economic activity in the nearby town.
Parish community facility used for local gatherings, activities and events.
Nearby Areas
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