Geevagh Neighbourhood Guide
Sligo
Geevagh is a rural parish in north County Sligo, close to the borders with Leitrim and Roscommon. The area lies between the Ox Mountains and Lough Arrow, with local connections towards Riverstown, Ballyfarnon, Drumkeeran and Sligo town. It is known for its scenic countryside, farming landscape and strong community identity.
Area character
Rural, peaceful and community-oriented, with scattered homes, farmland, lakes and upland scenery. Geevagh suits those seeking a quieter setting while remaining within reach of village services and larger towns by car.
Schools
- Geevagh National Schoolprimary
- St Hugh’s National School, Ballinagleraprimary
- Scoil Mhuire, Ballyfarnonprimary
- St Joseph’s College, Summerhill, Sligosecondary
- Carrick-on-Shannon Community Schoolsecondary
Transport
- R284 regional road towards Riverstown and Ballyfarnonroad
- R280 towards Drumkeeran and Carrick-on-Shannonroad
- Local bus services linking surrounding villages and Sligo/Carrick-on-Shannonbus
- Carrick-on-Shannon railway stationrail
- Sligo railway stationrail
Amenities
- Geevagh village community and sporting facilitiescommunity and leisure
- Local GAA and sports groundssport
- Lough Arrow and surrounding countrysideoutdoor recreation
- Riverstown village shops, services and cafésshopping and dining
- Ballyfarnon village shops and servicesshopping and services
- Sligo town hospitals, retail and wider serviceshealthcare and shopping