Carraroe Neighbourhood Guide
Sligo
About Carraroe
Carraroe is a mainly residential area on the eastern side of Sligo town, close to the N4 and the foothills around Calry and Ballygawley. It offers a quieter suburban setting while remaining within easy reach of Sligo’s town centre, employment areas, schools and everyday services. Daily life is generally car-friendly, with local roads linking towards Sligo, Ballisodare and the N4, while town bus services and Sligo Mac Diarmada railway station provide alternatives for commuters. Shopping, cafés, restaurants, pubs and larger leisure facilities are concentrated mainly in Sligo town, rather than in Carraroe itself. The Sligo Park Hotel is a prominent nearby amenity, with accommodation, dining and leisure facilities, and the wider area has access to parks, sports grounds and walking routes. Families can choose from primary and secondary schools in Sligo and neighbouring communities, with Atlantic Technological University Sligo also nearby for further education. Carraroe suits residents seeking a suburban base close to Sligo’s amenities, with the surrounding countryside and regional attractions readily accessible by car.
Property Market in Carraroe
Based on 14 properties for sale in Carraroe
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Carraroe
Schools
Primary school serving children in the Sligo town area.
Independent co-educational secondary school near Sligo town centre.
Catholic secondary school for boys, located on the eastern side of Sligo.
Co-educational secondary school serving pupils from Sligo and surrounding areas.
Higher-education campus offering degree, postgraduate and professional courses.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route connecting Sligo with Collooney, Carrick-on-Shannon and Dublin.
Rail terminus providing services towards Dublin Connolly and intermediate destinations.
Central hub for Bus Éireann and regional services across north-west Ireland.
Local routes connect residential districts with Sligo centre and key facilities.
Local road network linking Carraroe with Calry, Ballygawley and surrounding districts.
Amenities
Nearby hotel with restaurant, bar and leisure facilities for residents and visitors.
Visit website ↗Sligo arts venue hosting exhibitions, performances, cinema and cultural events.
Public library providing books, study facilities, digital services and community programmes.
Riverside public park with open space, walks and recreational areas.
Central shopping centre with retail, food and everyday town-centre services.
Large sports facility offering swimming, fitness and indoor recreational amenities.
Broad choice of independent cafés, restaurants and traditional pubs nearby.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Historic League of Ireland football club based at The Showgrounds.
Established rugby club with teams and facilities serving the wider Sligo area.
Established golf club offering an 18-hole course near Rosses Point.
Promotes participation in sport, physical activity and local recreation programmes.
Town-centre business organisation supporting trading, events and improvements in Sligo.
Properties For Sale near Carraroe
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