Achonry Neighbourhood Guide
Sligo
Achonry is a small rural locality in south County Sligo, near the village of Tubbercurry and within reach of Ballymote, Gurteen and Ballinacarrow. The area is known for its historic church setting and countryside location, with many day-to-day services available in nearby towns and villages. The F91 routing key covers Achonry and surrounding parts of south Sligo.
Area character
Rural, quiet and community-oriented, with dispersed homes, farmland and scenic countryside. Achonry suits residents seeking a peaceful setting while remaining within driving distance of local schools, shops, services and employment centres in Tubbercurry, Ballymote and Sligo town.
Schools
- Achonry National Schoolprimary
- Sligo Grammar School, Sligosecondary
- Jesus and Mary Secondary School, Salerno, Sligosecondary
- St Attracta’s Community School, Tubbercurrysecondary
- Ballymote Community Schoolsecondary
Transport
- Local road network linking Achonry with Tubbercurry, Ballymote and Ballinacarrowroad
- N17 national road, accessible near Tubbercurryroad
- Tubbercurry bus servicesbus
- Ballymote railway station, serving the Dublin–Sligo linerail
- Sligo railway and bus connectionsrail and bus
Amenities
- Achonry historic church and local heritage sitesheritage
- Tubbercurry town centre shops, cafés and servicesshopping and dining
- Ballymote town centre and servicesshopping and services
- Tubbercurry Health Centre and local medical serviceshealthcare
- Lough Talt and surrounding countrysideoutdoor recreation
- Sligo town retail, cultural and leisure facilitiesshopping and leisure