Drumfin Neighbourhood Guide
Sligo
Drumfin is a rural locality in County Sligo, in the county’s south-eastern hinterland, within reach of Ballinacarrow, Ballintogher, Ballygawley, Ballymote, Riverstown and Collooney. The area is characterised by scattered homes and farmland, with larger settlements providing most day-to-day services. Sligo town is the main regional centre for shopping, healthcare, employment and education.
Area character
Rural and community-oriented, with a quiet countryside setting and good access by road to nearby villages and towns. Drumfin is suited to residents who value space and a less urban environment, while remaining within travelling distance of Sligo and the N4 corridor.
Schools
- Drumfin National Schoolprimary
- Ballintogher National Schoolprimary
- Collooney National Schoolprimary
- St Attracta’s Community School, Tubbercurrysecondary
- Summerhill College, Sligosecondary
- Sligo College of Further Education and Trainingfurther education
Transport
- Local road network serving Drumfin and surrounding townlandsroad
- N4 national route via Collooney and Collooney interchangeroad
- Collooney railway stationrail
- Bus Éireann services in Collooney and Sligobus
- Sligo town transport connectionsbus
Amenities
- Ballintogher village serviceslocal services
- Collooney shops and servicesshopping
- Ballymote town centreshopping and services
- Sligo University Hospitalhealthcare
- Sligo town retail, dining and leisure facilitiesshopping and leisure
- Lough Gill and surrounding countrysideoutdoor recreation