About Coolaney
Coolaney is a small village in south County Sligo, set beneath the Ox Mountains and close to the N17 corridor between Sligo and Ballisodare. It has a rural, community-minded character, with surrounding countryside, mountain views and relatively easy access to larger employment and shopping centres. Day-to-day life centres on the village’s local services, primary school, church, shops, cafés and traditional pubs, while Sligo town provides a much wider choice of retail, restaurants, healthcare, secondary education and culture. Coolaney National School serves local families, with further primary and post-primary options available in nearby Collooney, Ballysadare and Sligo. Road travel is the main transport option: the N17 gives access towards Sligo and Galway, while local bus services connect the village and surrounding settlements; rail services are available from nearby Collooney and Ballysadare stations. Residents can enjoy local walking routes and the Ox Mountains, with beaches, coastal scenery and attractions around Strandhill and south Sligo within a manageable drive. The village’s pubs and community facilities provide a sociable base, and local sporting activity includes GAA and other clubs serving Coolaney and the surrounding parish.
Property Market in Coolaney
Based on 5 properties for sale in Coolaney
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Coolaney
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Coolaney and surrounding rural areas.
Nearby primary school serving Collooney and neighbouring communities south of Sligo.
Established primary school serving families in Ballysadare and surrounding districts.
Well-known Sligo secondary school offering post-primary education for boys.
Sligo post-primary school providing education for girls in the town.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main road connection towards Sligo, Collooney, Tubbercurry and Galway.
Regional bus routes provide connections between Sligo, Coolaney and south Sligo.
Nearby station on the Dublin–Sligo rail route, useful for longer journeys.
Former station area near Ballysadare; check current rail availability before relying on it.
Main regional bus and rail interchange, approximately a short drive north.
Amenities
Traditional village pub providing a local meeting place and refreshments.
Convenient local retail provision for everyday groceries and household essentials.
Venue for local activities, meetings, classes and community events.
Local school and community sports facilities supporting children’s recreation and activities.
Scenic upland countryside offering walking, views and outdoor recreation nearby.
Regional hospital in Sligo providing emergency, outpatient and specialist healthcare services.
Broader choice of supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants and professional services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local GAA club offering Gaelic games and community involvement across the parish.
Supports local events, activities and community development in the village.
Local football club providing sporting opportunities for children and adults.
Long-established local pub and social gathering place in Coolaney.
Countywide organisation promoting participation in sport and physical activity.
Nearby Areas
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