Dromard Neighbourhood Guide
Sligo
Dromard is a rural locality in County Sligo, within the F91 routing area and close to the Atlantic-facing west Sligo coast. It lies between the wider communities around Ballisodare, Strandhill, Knocknahur and Templeboy, with Sligo town providing the main centre for employment, shopping, healthcare and services.
Area character
Rural and dispersed, with farmland, open countryside and a strong connection to nearby coastal and village communities. It is suited to residents seeking a quieter setting while remaining within reach of Sligo town and the coast; a car is generally important for day-to-day travel.
Schools
- Ballisodare National Schoolprimary
- Scoil Mhuire agus Treasa, Ballinfullprimary
- St Patrick’s National School, Strandhillprimary
- Mercy College, Sligosecondary
- Summerhill College, Sligosecondary
Transport
- Regional roads linking Dromard with Ballisodare, Strandhill and Sligoroad
- N4 national road, accessed via the Sligo arearoad
- Sligo railway stationrail
- Bus services in the wider Sligo, Strandhill and Ballisodare areabus
- Ireland West Airport Knock, approximately an hour’s drive depending on routeairport
Amenities
- Sligo town centreshopping and services
- Strandhill beach and village amenitiescoastal leisure and dining
- Knocknarea and Queen Maeve Trail areaoutdoor recreation
- Sligo University Hospitalhealthcare
- Ballisodare village shops and serviceslocal services
- The Model, home of the Niland Collection, Sligoarts and culture