Carraroe Neighbourhood Guide
Sligo
About Carraroe
Carraroe is a small locality in County Sligo, just south-east of Sligo town and close to the more rural settlements of Ballygawley and Calry. It has a largely residential and countryside character, with homes benefiting from easy access to Sligo’s employment, education, shopping and healthcare services rather than a large village centre of its own. Day-to-day life is relatively quiet, while Sligo town provides a broad choice of supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, pubs and cultural facilities within a short drive. Families can access nearby primary and secondary schools in Sligo and surrounding communities, with Atlantic Technological University Sligo providing third-level education locally. The area is well suited to motorists, with the N4 and regional roads linking Carraroe towards Sligo, Ballisodare and the wider west and south of the county; local bus services are more readily available in nearby Sligo and Ballisodare. Leisure options include Sligo’s parks, sports clubs and coastal attractions, while the Sligo Park Hotel is a prominent nearby venue for accommodation, dining and events. Residents generally use Sligo town for most shopping, nightlife and services, with local pubs and restaurants in the surrounding villages and town providing a sociable alternative to city-centre living.
Property Market in Carraroe
Based on 16 properties for sale in Carraroe
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Carraroe
Schools
Major secondary-school campus in Sligo serving students from surrounding rural communities.
Independent co-educational secondary school near Sligo town centre.
Primary school serving families in and around Sligo town.
Higher-education campus offering degree, postgraduate and professional courses.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route connecting Carraroe with Sligo, Collooney and Dublin.
Intercity rail station providing services towards Dublin, Longford and the west.
Central bus hub for regional and national services from Sligo.
Local road network linking Carraroe with Calry, Sligo and surrounding townlands.
Amenities
Nearby hotel with dining, leisure facilities, events and accommodation.
Visit website ↗Sligo arts venue hosting exhibitions, performances, workshops and cultural events.
Public library offering books, study facilities, digital services and community events.
Riverside public park with walking areas and open space near Sligo.
Main acute hospital providing hospital, outpatient and emergency services for the region.
Central shopping centre with retail, food and everyday town-centre services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Historic League of Ireland football club based at The Showgrounds.
Established rugby club offering playing and community opportunities near Sligo.
Local tennis club providing courts, coaching and organised social play.
Promotes participation in sport, physical activity and active community programmes.
Popular Sligo venue for drinks, casual dining and live entertainment.
Properties For Sale near Carraroe
Nearby Areas
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