Cloonloo Neighbourhood Guide
Sligo
About Cloonloo
Cloonloo is a small rural locality in south County Sligo, close to the Roscommon border and positioned between Gurteen, Boyle, Ballinameen and Ballinafad. It has a quiet, dispersed countryside character, with farms, open fields and local roads rather than a conventional village centre. Day-to-day life is community-focused and car-dependent, while the larger services of Boyle, Gurteen and Sligo are used for shopping, schools, healthcare and leisure. Primary-school provision is available in surrounding villages, with secondary education and a broader range of services in Boyle, Gurteen and Sligo. The area is served mainly by regional roads, including routes towards Boyle, Gurteen, Castlerea and Sligo; rail commuters can use stations at Boyle or Castlerea, depending on their destination. Local social life centres on nearby pubs, GAA activity and community facilities, while cafés, restaurants and supermarkets are generally found in the surrounding towns rather than Cloonloo itself. The wider area offers attractive rural recreation, with Lough Key Forest and Activity Park, Ballinafad and the Bricklieve Mountains within reach, and Sligo’s coast, cultural venues and larger retail offer accessible by car.
Property Market in Cloonloo
Based on 1 property for sale in Cloonloo
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Cloonloo
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Cloonloo and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving Gurteen and the surrounding south Sligo countryside.
Primary school in the nearby Roscommon town of Ballaghaderreen.
Second-level school offering broad post-primary education in Castlerea.
Nearby post-primary option serving students from north Roscommon and surrounding areas.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional access towards Boyle, Sligo, Carrick-on-Shannon and Dublin.
Regional route connecting the Gurteen and Ballaghaderreen areas with surrounding towns.
Dublin–Sligo railway station providing services towards Sligo, Longford and Dublin.
Dublin–Westport railway station with services towards Roscommon, Athlone and Dublin.
Nearby scheduled bus connections serving regional towns and larger transport hubs.
Amenities
Local venue for meetings, activities and community events in the surrounding parish.
Large lakeside recreation destination offering woodland walks, activities and family attractions.
Nearby town providing supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, pubs and everyday services.
Local service centre with shops, pubs, cafés and community facilities.
Traditional nearby pub providing food, drinks and a familiar local meeting place.
Regional hospital in Sligo offering emergency, inpatient and specialist medical services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local community organisation supporting events, facilities and activities in the parish.
Gaelic games club serving players and families across the local rural area.
Community football club providing soccer activities for local young people.
Established nearby soccer club with teams and activities across age groups.
Agricultural enterprises forming an important part of the local economy and community.
Nearby Areas
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