About Knocknahur
Knocknahur is a mainly residential locality on the southern side of Sligo town, in the wider setting between Maugheraboy, Carraroe and the routes towards Ballisodare and Strandhill. It offers a quieter suburban and semi-rural feel while remaining close to Sligo’s town-centre shops, employment, cafés, restaurants and cultural venues. The area is convenient for families, with primary and secondary schools available in nearby Sligo and Ballisodare, while further education is provided at Atlantic Technological University’s Sligo campus. Commuters generally rely on the N4 and N15 road network, with Sligo railway station and town bus services providing wider connections. Everyday shopping is available in nearby suburban centres and Sligo town, with larger supermarkets and retail parks a short drive away. Residents can reach pubs, restaurants and cafés in Sligo, Ballisodare and Strandhill, while the coast, beaches and outdoor attractions around Strandhill are readily accessible. Sport and leisure are well represented locally through clubs, gyms, walking routes and Sligo’s parks, with landmarks such as Sligo Abbey and the Garavogue riverfront within easy reach.
Property Market in Knocknahur
Based on 5 properties for sale in Knocknahur
Property types
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What’s in Knocknahur
Schools
Primary school serving families in southern Sligo and surrounding residential areas.
Independent co-educational secondary school near Sligo town centre.
Established Catholic secondary school for boys in Sligo town.
Co-educational secondary school with a central Sligo location.
Higher-education campus offering undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key eastbound route linking Sligo with Collooney, Boyle and Dublin.
National route northwards towards Drumcliff, Bundoran and Donegal.
InterCity rail terminus with regular services to Longford and Dublin Connolly.
Local and regional buses connect surrounding neighbourhoods with Sligo centre.
Important local route towards Strandhill, the airport and western coastal areas.
Amenities
Main concentration of shops, supermarkets, services, cafés and restaurants nearby.
Central shopping centre with retail units and convenient town-centre access.
Public sports facilities including swimming, fitness and indoor activity spaces.
Town library providing books, study facilities, events and community services.
Historic Dominican abbey and one of Sligo’s best-known visitor attractions.
Popular Atlantic beach known for surfing, walks and dramatic coastal scenery.
Woodland and lakeside walking destination on the outskirts of Sligo.
Local Clubs & Businesses
League of Ireland football club playing home matches at The Showgrounds.
Established rugby club with teams and facilities at Hamilton Park.
Local tennis club offering courts, coaching and community competitions.
Surfing instruction and equipment hire serving Strandhill’s popular beach.
Well-known Strandhill pub and restaurant serving food and drinks.
Nearby Areas
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