Stranorlar Neighbourhood Guide
Donegal
Stranorlar is a town in the Finn Valley of east County Donegal, closely linked with neighbouring Ballybofey across the River Finn. It is part of a wider local service centre serving nearby communities including Drumkeen, Killygordon and Cloghan, with the F93 routing key. The town is positioned on the N15 corridor between Donegal town and Ballybofey/Stranorlar, with access towards Letterkenny and Derry.
Area character
A practical, community-oriented town with a mix of established residential neighbourhoods, local shops and services, sports facilities and surrounding countryside. Stranorlar and Ballybofey function as a connected urban area, while the nearby Finn valley gives the locality a rural setting and strong outdoor-recreation character.
Schools
- St Columba’s College, Stranorlarsecondary
- Scoil Mhuire, Stranorlarprimary
- Robertson National School, Ballybofeyprimary
- Finn Valley College, Stranorlarsecondary
- Finn Valley College Adult Education Centrefurther education
Transport
- N15 national primary roadroad
- N13 towards Letterkennyroad
- Bus Éireann services at Ballybofey–Stranorlarbus
- Private coach and regional bus services towards Donegal, Letterkenny and Derrybus
- Donegal Airport, approximately 45 minutes by roadairport
Amenities
- Twin Towns Shopping Centre and town-centre retailshopping
- Finn Valley Leisure Centreleisure
- Finn Valley Athletic Club and sports facilitiessport
- Drumboe Woods and the River Finnpark and outdoor recreation
- Local GP, pharmacy and community serviceshealthcare and community
- Hotels, cafés, pubs and restaurants in Stranorlar and Ballybofeydining and hospitality