About Riverstown
Riverstown is a small village in south County Sligo, in the scenic Owenmore Valley between Ballymote and Boyle, with the Curlew Mountains and Lough Arrow nearby. It has a rural, close-knit character, while its position on the N4 corridor makes it practical for access to Sligo, Carrick-on-Shannon and Roscommon. Everyday life centres on the village’s local shops, post office, cafés and traditional pubs, with a quieter pace than larger Sligo towns. Families are served by Riverstown National School, while secondary pupils generally travel to schools in Ballymote, Sligo, Boyle or Carrick-on-Shannon. Bus Éireann services and the nearby N4 provide regional connections, although a car is typically useful for commuting and broader shopping. Local leisure includes the Sligo Folk Park, the Owenmore River, nearby walking routes and access to fishing and outdoor activities around Lough Arrow and the Curlew Mountains. Riverstown also has an active community life, with local sporting organisations, cultural events and village businesses contributing to its welcoming rural atmosphere.
Property Market in Riverstown
Based on 5 properties for sale in Riverstown
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What’s in Riverstown
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Riverstown and surrounding rural communities.
Mixed post-primary school serving Ballymote and the surrounding south Sligo area.
Mixed secondary school in Collooney, accessible from parts of south County Sligo.
Several post-primary and further-education options are available in and around Sligo town.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional road linking Riverstown with Sligo, Boyle, Carrick-on-Shannon and Dublin.
Regional buses connect the village and nearby stops with Sligo and surrounding towns.
Nearest mainline station, providing Sligo-Dublin services via the Dublin-Sligo railway.
Alternative nearby station on the Dublin-Sligo line, east of Riverstown.
Regional airport offering selected domestic and international flights, reachable by road.
Amenities
Popular open-air heritage attraction exploring rural Irish life, crafts and traditions.
Convenient local services for groceries, essentials, postal needs and everyday errands.
Friendly village venues offering refreshments, casual meals and traditional local hospitality.
Scenic river flowing through the area, valued for its setting and rural walks.
Nearby lake known for fishing, boating views and attractive countryside around its shores.
Library provision is available through nearby Ballymote and other south Sligo towns.
Nearest larger-town services include supermarkets, pharmacies, medical practices and additional retailers.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local organisation supporting village events, improvements and community-based activities.
Gaelic games club serving Riverstown and neighbouring communities with teams and training.
Established heritage attraction and local employer with events, tours and traditional demonstrations.
Volunteer group helping maintain the village’s appearance, planting and public spaces.
Independent village businesses provide social meeting places, drinks, meals and local services.
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