Lissadell Neighbourhood Guide
Sligo
Lissadell is a rural coastal area in north County Sligo, best known for Lissadell House and its connections with the poet W. B. Yeats. It lies between the settlements of Grange and Carney, with Rosses Point and Sligo town accessible by road. The area is within the F91 Eircode routing area and is characterised by scattered homes, farmland and an Atlantic coastline.
Area character
Rural, scenic and low-density, with a strong heritage and coastal character. Lissadell is suited to residents seeking countryside living and access to beaches, walking routes and outdoor activities, while everyday services are generally found in nearby villages and Sligo town.
Schools
- Grange National Schoolprimary
- St. Patrick’s National School, Calryprimary
- Sligo Grammar Schoolsecondary
- Summerhill College, Sligosecondary
- Ursuline College, Sligosecondary
Transport
- N15 Sligo–Donegal roadroad
- Local road network via Grange and Carneyroad
- Bus Éireann services in Grange and on the N15 corridorbus
- Sligo railway stationrail
- Sligo town bus and rail connectionsbus and rail
Amenities
- Lissadell House and estateheritage and visitor attraction
- Lissadell and nearby Atlantic coastal areascoast and walking
- Grange village shops, pubs and serviceslocal services and dining
- Sligo town retail, healthcare and leisure facilitiesshopping, healthcare and leisure
- Rosses Point beaches, golf and waterfront facilitiesoutdoor recreation