About Ballygawley
Ballygawley is a small rural locality in County Sligo, west of the Ox Mountains and within easy reach of Sligo town, Ballisodare and Collooney. The area has a quiet, scattered settlement pattern, with farmland, mature hedgerows and attractive views towards surrounding hills, making it suited to residents seeking countryside living without being far from urban services. Local day-to-day life is car-dependent, although the N4 and regional roads provide straightforward access towards Sligo, Collooney, Ballysadare and the wider west of Ireland. Primary-school provision is available in surrounding villages, while secondary schools and larger education, healthcare and retail services are concentrated in Sligo town. Nearby Ballisodare and Collooney provide useful local shops, pubs and community facilities, with Sligo offering the broadest choice of restaurants, cafés, supermarkets, cultural venues and leisure amenities. Outdoor recreation is a strong feature, with walking and cycling routes through the countryside and access to Sligo’s wider network of beaches, mountains and parks. Residents can also draw on community and sporting organisations in neighbouring villages, including GAA clubs and local halls, while rail services at Collooney and Sligo support longer-distance travel.
Property Market in Ballygawley
Based on 4 properties for sale in Ballygawley
Property types
Bedrooms
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What’s in Ballygawley
Schools
Local primary-school provision serving children from Ballygawley and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving Collooney and neighbouring south-Sligo communities.
Established primary school serving families in Ballisodare and nearby townlands.
Catholic secondary school for boys, with boarding and day-pupil provision in Sligo town.
Independent co-educational secondary school located close to Sligo town centre.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional approach towards Sligo, Collooney, Carrick-on-Shannon and Dublin.
Nearby station providing services on the Dublin–Sligo railway line.
Mainline station with regular Dublin services and onward regional connections.
Regional buses connect surrounding villages with Sligo and other county destinations.
Provides access to employment, schools, healthcare and retail services across the county.
Amenities
Nearby hotel dining option serving meals and refreshments in a local setting.
Convenient nearby village shops, services and everyday provisions for local residents.
Local shops, cafés, pubs and community facilities serving the surrounding area.
Broad range of supermarkets, independent retailers, cafés, restaurants and professional services.
Major sports and fitness facility offering swimming, exercise and community activities.
Public library providing books, study space, events and community information services.
Riverside public park in Sligo with walking routes and open green space.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local venue supporting community events, meetings and activities in the surrounding area.
Gaelic games club providing football, hurling and community sporting activities nearby.
Local association football club serving players and families around Ballisodare.
Established League of Ireland football club based at The Showgrounds in Sligo.
Local heritage attraction presenting rural life, buildings and traditions near Riverstown.
Nearby Areas
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