About Cloonacool
Cloonacool is a small rural locality in south County Sligo, close to the Ox Mountains and within reach of Tubbercurry, Aclare and Curry. It has a quiet, dispersed countryside character, with farmland, mountain scenery and a strong parish-community feel rather than a conventional town centre. Day-to-day life is peaceful and car-dependent, while larger weekly shopping trips, services and secondary schooling are generally associated with Tubbercurry and neighbouring towns. Local primary-school provision serves the surrounding rural communities, with further education available in Tubbercurry and Sligo town. Road travel is the main transport option, with the N17 providing access towards Sligo, Galway and north Mayo, while regional roads connect Cloonacool with Aclare, Curry, Bonniconlon and Ballaghaderreen. Nearby villages and towns provide traditional pubs, cafés, takeaways and essential services, although the locality itself has limited commercial provision. Outdoor recreation is a major attraction, including walking and fishing opportunities around the Ox Mountains and nearby lakes, with local GAA activity providing an important social focus. Residents typically balance rural tranquillity with access to Tubbercurry’s shops, schools, healthcare and community facilities, and the wider services of Sligo town.
Property Market in Cloonacool
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Property types
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What’s in Cloonacool
Schools
Local rural primary school serving children from Cloonacool and surrounding communities.
Nearby small primary school serving the Sooey area and surrounding south Sligo townlands.
Second-level school in Tubbercurry serving pupils from south Sligo and neighbouring areas.
Primary school providing mainstream education in the nearby market town of Tubbercurry.
Further and adult education options are available in and around Sligo town.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route connecting nearby Tubbercurry with Sligo, Galway and north Mayo.
Key route through south Sligo linking Tubbercurry with Ballaghaderreen and east Mayo.
Regional bus connections are available from Tubbercurry towards Sligo and surrounding towns.
Nearest mainline station, providing Dublin-bound and western rail connections from Sligo.
Nearest commercial airport, reachable by road for domestic and European flights.
Amenities
Nearby centre for supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, professional services and everyday errands.
Local venue supporting parish, social, recreational and community activities in the area.
Important local parish landmark and focus for community life and gatherings.
Local primary-care facility serving Tubbercurry and surrounding rural communities.
Scenic rural landscape offering walking, quiet roads, upland views and outdoor recreation.
Traditional local venues for food, refreshments and informal socialising near Cloonacool.
Public library providing books, digital access, study facilities and community services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation across the parish.
Volunteer-led organisation helping coordinate local events, activities and community initiatives.
Established nearby Gaelic games club with teams and facilities serving the wider area.
Independent shops and services provide much of the locality’s everyday commercial support.
Local outdoor interests make use of upland roads, trails and scenic countryside.
Nearby Areas
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