About Beltra
Beltra is a rural locality in south-west County Sligo, centred around the village of Ballisodare’s wider hinterland and the roads linking Ballisodare, Coolaney, Templeboy and Dromard. It is a quiet, countryside setting with scattered homes, farmland and attractive views towards the Ox Mountains, while Sligo town remains the main centre for employment, shopping, healthcare and culture. Day-to-day life is car-dependent, although nearby villages provide primary-school, community and convenience services and the N4 gives relatively straightforward access towards Sligo and Collooney. Local social life is based around parish halls, GAA activity and traditional pubs in surrounding villages rather than a dense retail centre. Ballisodare has everyday shopping and food options, while Sligo offers a much broader choice of cafés, restaurants, bars, cinemas and services. The coast around Strandhill and Cullenamore is within driving distance, and the area also benefits from nearby countryside, walking routes and outdoor recreation. Beltra therefore suits residents looking for a rural base with access to Sligo’s amenities, rather than an urban neighbourhood with frequent public transport.
Property Market in Beltra
Based on 1 property for sale in Beltra
Property types
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Beltra
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Beltra and surrounding rural communities.
Primary school serving Ballisodare and nearby areas south of Sligo.
Local primary school serving Coolaney and the surrounding Ox Mountains hinterland.
Co-educational post-primary school serving south Sligo and wider regional communities.
Established secondary school in Sligo town, accessible by car from Beltra.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route connecting Sligo with Collooney, Dublin and the wider west.
Important local route linking Beltra’s surrounding communities with Sligo and Coolaney.
Nearest rail station, providing services towards Sligo, Dublin, Galway and commuter destinations.
Regional buses connect Ballisodare with Sligo, Collooney and other nearby towns.
Main bus interchange for regional and national services, located in Sligo town.
Amenities
Convenience shopping, services and everyday provisions serving the local rural hinterland.
Local supermarket providing groceries, household essentials and everyday convenience shopping.
Well-known local venue offering food, drinks and accommodation beside the village centre.
Traditional village pub providing a local meeting place for drinks and conversation.
Principal acute hospital serving Sligo and the wider north-west region.
Popular coastal destination offering surfing, walking, cafés and expansive Atlantic views.
Riverside public park with walking space and recreation facilities near Sligo town.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community football club providing youth and adult soccer opportunities locally.
Local Gaelic games club supporting football, hurling and community participation.
Established south Sligo club serving communities around Coolaney and the Ox Mountains.
Venue for local activities, meetings, classes and community events.
Prominent League of Ireland football club based at The Showgrounds in Sligo.
Nearby Areas
About this guide: This neighbourhood guide includes content generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence and images sourced from third-party platforms including Wikipedia. While we aim for accuracy, details such as local amenities, transport links, schools, and property data may change or contain errors. This content is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for independent verification. MyHome.ie accepts no liability for inaccuracies, omissions, or decisions made in reliance on this content.