Kilmactranny Neighbourhood Guide
Sligo
Kilmactranny is a small rural village and townland area in County Sligo, in the west of Ireland, close to the villages of Riverstown and Ballinafad and within the F52 Eircode routing area. It lies in a scenic part of south-east Sligo, with access to the wider Sligo and Boyle areas by road. The locality is known for its countryside setting and proximity to the Unshin River and nearby lakes, woodlands and upland landscapes.
Area character
Rural, quiet and community-oriented, with dispersed homes, farmland and a small village centre. Kilmactranny suits those seeking a countryside lifestyle while remaining within driving distance of village services and larger regional towns.
Schools
- Kilmactranny National Schoolprimary
- Riverstown National Schoolprimary
- Scoil Mhuire, Ballymotesecondary
- Sligo town secondary schoolssecondary
Transport
- R284 regional roadroad
- N4 national road, near Collooney and Boyle approachesroad
- Bus Éireann services in the wider Riverstown–Sligo areabus
- Carrick-on-Shannon railway stationrail
- Sligo railway stationrail
Amenities
- Kilmactranny village services and community facilitiescommunity
- Riverstown village shops, services and cafésshopping and dining
- Lough Key Forest and Activity Parkleisure and park
- Sligo University Hospital and Sligo town serviceshealthcare
- Lough Arrow and the Unshin River areaoutdoors and recreation