About Kilglass
Kilglass is a rural locality in west County Sligo, within the F26 postal area and close to the coastal and farming communities of Dromore West, Easkey, Enniscrone, Templeboy and Bonniconlon. It has a quiet, dispersed character, with homes and farms set among open countryside rather than a conventional village centre. Day-to-day life is car-dependent, although Dromore West and Easkey provide nearby local services, shops and places to eat, while Enniscrone adds a wider range of cafés, pubs and seaside amenities. Families generally use the surrounding villages for primary schooling, with secondary education and larger healthcare, retail and employment services available in Ballina or Sligo city depending on direction. The N59 is the principal regional road, giving practical access towards Ballina, Sligo and the north Mayo coast, while local bus services are limited compared with urban areas. Leisure revolves around the coast, countryside and community facilities, including Enniscrone beach and water-based activities, Easkey’s surfing coast and the walking and sporting opportunities around the surrounding villages. Residents can also draw on established local clubs, GAA organisations and community groups in Easkey, Dromore West, Enniscrone and neighbouring Mayo.
What’s in Kilglass
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Dromore West and surrounding rural communities.
Primary school serving Easkey and nearby coastal and countryside settlements.
Primary education option in the seaside town of Enniscrone.
Established secondary school serving families across parts of west Sligo and north Roscommon.
Secondary school in Ballina, accessible by regional roads from the Kilglass area.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route linking west Sligo with Ballina, Sligo and north Mayo.
Limited regional bus connections serving nearby villages and longer-distance journeys.
Nearest rail station, providing services towards Foxford, Manulla Junction and Dublin.
Rail gateway with services to Dublin and onward regional connections.
Regional airport roughly accessible by road for domestic and European flights.
Amenities
Long Atlantic strand popular for swimming, surfing, walks and family outings.
Rugged surfing coastline known for waves, sea swimming and scenic coastal views.
Seasonal seaside selection of cafés, restaurants, pubs and everyday local services.
Nearby village providing convenience retail, food, postal and community services.
Local venue supporting community events, activities, meetings and recreational programmes.
Family leisure facility with swimming, waterslides, gym and health-focused amenities.
Coastal links course offering golf in a distinctive Atlantic setting.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Gaelic games club providing football, juvenile and community sporting activities.
Local Gaelic games organisation serving players and families around Dromore West.
Established club offering Gaelic football and community participation in Enniscrone.
Surfing club connected with Easkey’s renowned Atlantic waves and coastal culture.
Member-based coastal golf club with links golf and local social activity.
Nearby Areas
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