About Knocknahur
Knocknahur is a mainly residential area on Sligo’s eastern side, close to the Garavogue and within easy reach of Sligo town, Ballisodare and the road towards Strandhill. It has a suburban, family-oriented feel, with established housing, newer development and open countryside appearing quickly beyond the built-up roads. Residents generally use Sligo for a wider choice of schools, shops, cafés, restaurants, healthcare and employment, while Ballisodare provides additional everyday services nearby. Education options include local primary schools and Sligo’s secondary schools, with Atlantic Technological University’s Sligo campus also accessible for further and higher education. Commuters can reach Sligo town by car or bus, while the N4 and N15 provide practical connections towards Dublin, Donegal and the wider county; Sligo railway station offers trains eastwards and along the western rail corridor. Shopping is centred on Sligo town’s Wine Street and O’Connell Street areas, with supermarkets and retail parks also within a short drive. For leisure, residents are close to Doorly Park, Sligo Sport and Recreation Campus, the Garavogue riverfront and the beaches and outdoor attractions around Strandhill. Pubs, restaurants and cafés are concentrated mainly in Sligo town and Ballisodare rather than Knocknahur itself, making the locality a convenient base for accessing the area’s established social and cultural amenities.
Property Market in Knocknahur
Based on 5 properties for sale in Knocknahur
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Knocknahur
Schools
A major education campus serving secondary, further education and training needs in Sligo.
A nearby primary school serving families in the Carraroe and eastern Sligo area.
Independent co-educational secondary school located close to Sligo town centre.
Well-established secondary school on the eastern side of Sligo town.
University campus offering degree, postgraduate and professional programmes across numerous disciplines.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Primary eastbound route linking Sligo with Carrick-on-Shannon, Longford and Dublin.
Important national route northwards from Sligo towards Ballyshannon and Donegal.
Mainline station providing services towards Dublin Connolly and along the western corridor.
Local and regional buses connect nearby residential areas with Sligo and surrounding towns.
Useful local route linking Sligo with Strandhill, the airport and western coastal areas.
Amenities
Riverside park with walking routes, open space and access to Sligo’s leisure facilities.
Large sports facility offering pitches, fitness provision and community recreational activities.
Prominent Sligo arts venue hosting exhibitions, performances, cinema and cultural events.
Historic Sligo venue known for food, drinks and a distinctive traditional interior.
Popular Sligo café serving coffee, brunch and casual daytime food.
Central shopping destination with retail units and convenient access to town amenities.
Main acute hospital providing medical, surgical and specialist services for the region.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Historic League of Ireland football club based at The Showgrounds in Sligo.
County Gaelic games organisation with clubs, fixtures and facilities across the region.
Established rugby club providing playing and social opportunities for different age groups.
Garavogue-based rowing club offering training and competition for local members.
Local business network supporting enterprise, commerce and economic development throughout Sligo.
Nearby Areas
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