Ballyrush Neighbourhood Guide
Sligo
Ballyrush is a small rural locality in south County Sligo, close to Castlebaldwin, Riverstown and Kilmactranny. The area lies within the wider southern Sligo countryside, with access to larger settlements and services by road rather than through a substantial village centre. The F52 routing key is associated with the Castlebaldwin area.
Area character
Rural, quiet and community-oriented, with dispersed homes, farmland and scenic countryside. Ballyrush is suited to residents seeking a countryside setting while remaining within reach of Riverstown, Castlebaldwin and Sligo town for broader services.
Schools
- Castlebaldwin National Schoolprimary
- Riverstown National Schoolprimary
- Kilmactranny National Schoolprimary
- Coláiste Muire, Ballymotesecondary
- St Attracta’s Community School, Tubbercurrysecondary
Transport
- R284 regional roadroad
- N4 national road, accessible via Castlebaldwinroad
- Bus Éireann services along the N4 corridorbus
- Ballymote railway stationrail
- Carrick-on-Shannon railway stationrail
Amenities
- Riverstown village services and shopsshopping and services
- Castlebaldwin local servicesshopping and services
- Sligo Folk Park, Riverstownheritage and leisure
- Lough Arrow and surrounding upland countrysideoutdoors and recreation
- Ballymote town centreshopping and services
- Sligo University Hospital and Sligo town facilitieshealthcare and urban services