About Carney
Carney is a small rural locality in north County Sligo, close to Drumcliff and within easy reach of the coastal communities of Rosses Point and Grange. The area has a quiet, dispersed character, with farmland, country roads and views towards Benbulben shaping everyday life rather than a conventional village centre. Residents generally rely on nearby Drumcliff, Grange and Sligo town for schools, shops, healthcare and regular services. Primary-school options are available in the surrounding villages, while secondary education and a broader choice of services are concentrated in Sligo. Car travel is the most practical way to commute, with the N15 providing access towards Sligo, Donegal and the north, and regional bus services serving the main road corridor. Local social life is centred on traditional pubs, community activities and nearby coastal destinations, with cafés, restaurants and marine leisure available around Rosses Point and Sligo. Benbulben, Drumcliff churchyard and W.B. Yeats’s grave are major nearby landmarks, while beaches, golf, walking routes and outdoor activities around Rosses Point and the north Sligo coast add to the area’s appeal.
Property Market in Carney
Based on 2 properties for sale in Carney
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Carney
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Drumcliff and surrounding north Sligo communities.
Nearby primary-school option serving families in Grange and the surrounding rural hinterland.
Primary education option in Grange, within convenient reach of Carney by road.
Independent co-educational secondary school in Sligo town with boarding facilities.
Well-established secondary school for boys located in Sligo town.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main northbound and southbound route, linking Carney with Sligo, Grange and Donegal.
Regional buses connect nearby north Sligo settlements with Sligo and Donegal.
Intercity rail terminus offering services to Dublin Connolly via regional stops.
Central transport hub for local and regional buses in Sligo town.
Regional airport approximately an hour’s drive away, subject to traffic and route.
Amenities
Historic churchyard and famous Yeats burial place beneath the slopes of Benbulben.
Popular walking area offering woodland trails and striking views of Benbulben.
Sandy coastal amenity with walking, bathing and views across Sligo Bay.
Well-regarded seafood and smokehouse restaurant overlooking the coast at Rosses Point.
Traditional coastal pub known for food, drinks and panoramic bay views.
Nearby village provides everyday provisions, services and local hospitality options.
Main regional hospital providing emergency, outpatient and specialist healthcare services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local parish network supporting community events and activities around Drumcliff.
Coastal golf club offering links-style golf and views across Sligo Bay.
Established sailing club based at Rosses Point, supporting racing and training.
Community organisation involved in local initiatives and village development around Grange.
Long-established Rosses Point venue serving residents, visitors and coastal leisure users.
Nearby Areas
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