About Collooney
Collooney is a village in County Sligo, around ten kilometres south of Sligo town on the banks of the River Unshin. It has a settled, community-oriented character, with traditional village streets, surrounding farmland and convenient access to larger employment, shopping and education centres. Everyday life is generally quieter than in Sligo town, while the N4 makes commuting north towards Sligo or south towards Boyle and Carrick-on-Shannon straightforward by car. Collooney has local primary-school provision, with further secondary schools and third-level services available in Sligo town; nearby Ballisodare and Ballygawley also broaden local options. The village provides everyday services, pubs and casual food options, while residents often travel to Sligo for a wider choice of restaurants, cafés, retail and leisure facilities. The surrounding countryside is well suited to walking and outdoor recreation, and the river, village green spaces and nearby forestry add to the rural setting. Collooney is also close to notable local landmarks and community facilities, including the former railway heritage around the village and the Church Car Park, while Parkes Garage serves passing and local motorists.
Property Market in Collooney
Based on 8 properties for sale in Collooney
Property types
Bedrooms
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What’s in Collooney
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Collooney and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary-school option serving the Ballisodare area west of Collooney.
Independent secondary school in Sligo town, accessible for daily commuting.
Established secondary school in Sligo town offering a broad post-primary programme.
Regional university campus providing further and higher education in Sligo.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Major national route linking Collooney with Sligo, Boyle and the wider northwest.
Local and regional buses connect the village with Sligo and surrounding towns.
Mainline station offering Dublin-bound services and connections through the national rail network.
Strategic regional access towards Galway and destinations across south County Sligo.
Nearby urban centre providing broader transport connections, services and employment opportunities.
Amenities
Local garage and motorists’ services serving residents and traffic passing through Collooney.
Central parking facility convenient for village services and nearby community destinations.
Traditional local venues providing informal drinks, conversation and occasional food.
Scenic river setting supporting riverside views, walking and local wildlife interest.
Nearby destination for supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, cinema and larger leisure facilities.
Local education and community setting serving families in the surrounding area.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games organisation supporting youth and adult participation in the community.
Venue for local activities, meetings and community-based events throughout the year.
Established village business providing vehicle services and practical roadside assistance.
Independent hospitality businesses forming part of the village’s social life.
Prominent regional football club based in Sligo and followed across the county.
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