Ballinode Neighbourhood Guide
Sligo
Ballinode is a primarily residential locality on the eastern side of Sligo town, within easy reach of the town centre and the wider communities of Calry, Drumcliff and North Sligo. It benefits from its position close to Sligo’s main services, while retaining a quieter suburban feel. The F91 routing key is shared with Sligo town and surrounding areas.
Area character
Established suburban and family-oriented, with a mix of housing, local services and open countryside on the edges. The area is convenient for Sligo town, schools, employment and recreation, while nearby rural localities give it a less urban setting than the town centre.
Schools
- Sligo Grammar Schoolsecondary
- Summerhill Collegesecondary
- St John’s National School, Sligoprimary
- Sligo Education Centreeducation and training
- Atlantic Technological University, Sligothird level
Transport
- Sligo town centre bus servicesbus
- Sligo railway stationrail
- N4 Sligo–Dublin roadroad
- N15 Sligo–Donegal roadroad
- R286 and local roads towards Calry and North Sligoroad
Amenities
- Sligo town centre shops and cafésshopping and dining
- Sligo University Hospitalhealthcare
- Doorly Park and the Garavogue Riverpark and recreation
- Sligo Regional Sports Centreleisure
- The Model, home of the Niland Collectionarts and culture
- Hazelwood Forest and Lough Gilloutdoor recreation