Dromore West Neighbourhood Guide
Sligo
Dromore West is a small village in west County Sligo, situated on the N26 between Ballina and Sligo town. It serves the surrounding rural communities, including areas towards Easkey, Kilglass and Templeboy, and lies within the F26 Eircode routing area. The village is close to the scenic west coast and the Moy estuary, with larger retail and service centres available in Ballina and Sligo.
Area character
Quiet, rural and community-oriented, with a compact village centre and a predominantly countryside setting. The area appeals to residents seeking access to coastal landscapes, outdoor activities and village services, while accepting that many specialist shops, employment options and public services are in larger nearby towns.
Schools
- Dromore West National Schoolprimary
- St Farnan’s National School, Easkeyprimary
- Scoil Mhuire agus Naomh Aidéan, Easkeysecondary
- St Patrick’s College, Ballyhaunissecondary
Transport
- N26 national roadroad
- Bus Éireann services on the Ballina–Sligo corridorbus
- Ballina railway stationrail
- Ireland West Airport Knockairport
- Local rural roads serving Easkey, Kilglass and Templeboyroad
Amenities
- Dromore West village shops, cafés and public housesshopping and dining
- Dromore West Community Centre and local community facilitiescommunity
- Dromore West Church and local religious facilitiescommunity
- Nearby beaches and coastal access around Easkey and Kilglassleisure
- Easkey village amenities and surf coastleisure and dining
- Ballina and Sligo town retail, healthcare and leisure servicesshopping and healthcare