Drumcliff Neighbourhood Guide
Sligo
Drumcliff is a historic rural locality in north County Sligo, around 8 km north of Sligo town on the N15, at the foot of Benbulben. It is best known for Drumcliffe churchyard, the site associated with W. B. Yeats, and its position on the route towards Grange, Ballyshannon and Donegal. Nearby communities include Carney, Ballinode, Rosses Point and Glencar.
Area character
Rural and scenic, with a strong heritage and landscape identity. The area is a small village-and-countryside settlement rather than an urban neighbourhood, offering access to Benbulben, coastal areas and Sligo town while retaining a quiet community feel.
Schools
- Drumcliffe National Schoolprimary
- St. Columba’s National School, Grangeprimary
- Sligo Grammar Schoolsecondary
- Summerhill College, Sligosecondary
- Ursuline College, Sligosecondary
Transport
- N15 Sligo–Donegal roadroad
- Bus Éireann services towards Sligo and north County Sligobus
- Sligo railway stationrail
- Sligo town bus and transport connectionsbus
- R286/R287 routes towards Glencar, Ballinode and Rosses Pointroad
Amenities
- Drumcliffe churchyard and W. B. Yeats’s graveheritage
- Drumcliffe village shop and local servicesshopping
- Benbulben and surrounding walking routesoutdoors
- Rosses Point beach and coastal amenitiesleisure
- Sligo town centreshopping and dining
- Sligo University Hospital and healthcare serviceshealthcare